A rare stoma-related complication: parastomal evisceration

Indian J Surg. 2014 Apr;76(2):154-5. doi: 10.1007/s12262-012-0678-2. Epub 2012 Jul 7.

Abstract

Defunctioning stoma is a commonly used colorectal surgical procedures. The stomal complications recorded are usually classified as early and late complications. Parastomal hernia is a common complication of stomal surgery. We present a very rare stoma-related complication developed after parastomal hernia and described parastomal evisceration.

Keywords: Colostomy; Complication; Evisceration; Parastomal hernia.