Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 160-166, September 2008

Complications of Colostomy

  • A.H. Mirnezami, BSc, MRCS, PhD

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  • B.J. Moran, MD, FRCS

Cancer Sciences Division, School of Medicine, University of Southampton, Southampton, United Kingdom

Complications of colostomy formation and closure can affect up to 69% of all colostomies. Here we review the commonly reported colostomy complications in adults, the risk factors that contribute to their development, and their contemporary management.

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PII: S1043-1489(08)00041-9

doi:10.1053/j.scrs.2008.07.005

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 19, Issue 3 , Pages 160-166, September 2008

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