BACKGROUND Stomal complications are prevalent and associated with considerable morbidity. This study examined the incidence and potential risk factors for their development. METHODS The time of onset and presence of ten specific complications were recorded for patients with an intestinal stoma over 10 years at two urban hospitals. A database was established with 20 explanatory variables (such...

This beautifully produced Atlas is a sort of 'guided tour' of intestinal stomas. It deals pictorially with the whole subject with the aid of excellent colour photographs, charts and diagrams, supplemented where necessary with explanatory text. Every aspect of the subject is touched upon starting with the general principles, indications and pathology. Major emphasis is on the technical aspects o...

Fecal incontinence is a debilitating and common problem with a profound effect on a patient's well being medically, socially, and economically. Non-operative management of this condition includes dietary modification, antidiarrheal medications, and biofeedback. Patients with severe incontinence can be divided into 2 categories. The first group includes patients with an identifiable and isolated...

Enterocutaneous fistulae (ECF) and high-output stomas are challenging to manage, owing to the large volume of loss that may result in severe dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, malnutrition and sepsis. It is imperative that this group of patients receive adequate nutrition, as malnutrition and sepsis are the leading cause of death. Treatment is complex and based on various situations, treatmen...

ABSTRACT Objective: to establish the epidemiological profile of ostomized patients treated at Health Care Service for Ostomy Patients in Juiz de Fora and region (SASPO/JF) quantify pathologies that led stoma as well ostomy-related complications. Method: a retrospective study was carried out with analysis 496 medical records registered HCSOP/JF over 30 years who remained service June 2018. The f...

Objective: To apprehend the feelings and meanings about sexuality of adult men with intestinal ostomies. Method: Thirty stomas participated a qualitative, historical-analytical comprehensive exploratory study. Data were obtained from interviews, followed by analysis anchored in thematic oral history, data interpretation based on Ágnes Heller’s theory feelings. Results: It has been shown that os...