Stoma Indications, Output and Complications

Stoma Types:
 • End ileostomy
 • Loop ileostomy
 • End colostomy
 • Loop colostomy
 • Ileal conduit

Cutaneous Complications:
 • Irritant contact dermatitis, Allergic contact dermatitis
 • Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum, Granulomas
 • Psoriasis, Seborrheic dermatitis
 • Color changes (brown: post-inflammatory pigmentation, red/pink/mauve: new blood vessels, other colored: urinary staining)
 • Others: seborrheic keratosis (warty), cancer, ulcers, red cracks/sores (malnutrition), purpura (vasculitis), drug eruptions, radiation dermatitis

Early complications:
 • Ischemia, Necrosis
 • Retraction, Skin dehiscence
 • Infection
 • Bleeding
 • Ileus
 • Evisceration

Late complications:
 • Prolapse
 • Stenosis
 • Fistula
 • Leakage: irritation, erosion, skin digestion
 • Bowel obstruction
 • Parastomal hernia
 • Persistent infections
 • Stoma varices
 • High-output ileostomy: dehydration, electrolyte abnormalities
 • Constipation/diarrhea
 • Psychological

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