Major stoma related morbidity in young children following stoma formation and closure: A retrospective cohort study

Stoma creation can be necessary and lifesaving in young children with a bowel perforation, necrosis or obstruction.[1, 2] In these critically ill children, a stoma is often created instead of a primary anastomosis to avoid the risk of anastomotic leakage. Stoma formation can result in major stoma related morbidity such as stoma necrosis, stenosis, prolapse, and incisional or parastomal hernia [3]. Additionally, excessive fluid loss might lead to dehydration and failure to thrive most specifically in case of ileostomies.

Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - November 27, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Irene Vogel, Laurens D. Eeftinck Schattenkerk, Esm ée Venema, Karan Pandey, Justin R. de Jong, Pieter J. Tanis, Ramon Gorter, Ernest van Heurn, Gijs D. Musters, Joep P.M. Derikx Source Type: research