Fat grafting: A novel technique for difficult ostomy management

The creation of fecal or urinary stomas are common surgical procedures. However, even when the operation is done technically well, a spectrum of morbidities can result from contour deformities of the peristomal skin. These often result in poor appliance fitting with leakage, skin erosion, pain, discomfort, and embarrassment. Irregularities in parastomal skin contour can be secondary to scarring, wound contraction, and change in body habitus.

Source: Surgery - April 2, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Tommy Ivanics, Katherine Zimnicki, Hassan Ahmad, Ihab Saab, Vivian Liu, Donna Tepper, Aamir Siddiqui Source Type: research