Rethinking recovery: rehabilitation and intra-abdominal pressure management to reduce the risk of parastomal hernia.

Abstract

Julie Mills, RN, Global Ostomy Nurse Engagement Manager, Convatec, writes that parastomal hernia is a common and consequential complication of stoma surgery, but the risk can be reduced with a structured rehabilitation programme based on appropriate core abdominal exercises, supported by the full multidisciplinary team.