A Clinical Study of Intestinal Stomas and Its Complications

Sachin Patil, Ikram Fareed, Om Pramod Kumar Raja, Veluri Lakshmi Sharada
Author(s)
1Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Vydehi Institute of medical sciences and research centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. 2Associate professor, Department of General Surgery, Vydehi Institute of medical sciences and research centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. 3Post Graduate, Department of General Surgery, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

Abstract

Background: Intestinal stoma is a very commonly performed procedure with a high rate of complications. This study was undertaken to examine the various complications associated with different types of intestinal stomas and their management. Material and Methods: Complications were studied in 50 patients undergoing stoma formation at VIMSRC, BANGALORE, from September 2023 to September 2025. Both elective and emergency procedures were included in the study. Data was collected by following up with the patient postoperatively, either by phone or in person. Results: Various complications for each stoma type were studied. Complication rates in emergency and elective stoma formation were investigated. Conclusion: Stoma formation is associated with a high complication rate. Loop ileostomy is associated with the highest complication rate. Complications were more common during emergency settings. Local sepsis was the most common complication.

Keywords: Stoma, prolapse, parastomal hernia, excoriation, ileostomies, colostomy.

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