Clinical and Radiologic Predictors of Parastomal Hernia Development After End Colostomy
Jan Pieter Pennings, Thomas C. Kwee, Sietze Hofman, Alain R. Viddeleer, Edgar J.B. Furnée, Peter M. A. van Ooijen, Robbert J. de Haas
Abstract
COPD, longer operation time, and larger abdominal wall defect at the colostomy site can predict PSH development. Intraoperative creation of an abdominal wall ostomy opening that is more than 34 mm in diameter should be avoided.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineColostomyHerniaGeneral surgerySurgeryStoma care and complicationsColorectal Cancer Surgical TreatmentsDiverticular Disease and Complications