Abstract
AbstractStoma prolapse is an increase in the size of the stoma secondary to intussusception of the proximal bowel segment. Transverse loop colostomy is most commonly involved. Although ostomy function is rarely impaired, large prolapses may cause patients distress and impair stoma dressing. Strangulation and ischemia of the prolapsed segment have been reported as complications. Herein, we report a stapler-associated repair of a prolapsed transverse loop colostomy with real-time perfusion studies using indocyanine green.
Highlights
Stoma prolapse is defined as an increase in the size of an ostomy after stoma maturation requiring a change in stoma dressing and/or surgical correction
Stoma prolapse is a common problem in ostomy carriers
Ostomy prolapse is a common problem in ostomy carriers
Summary
Stoma prolapse is defined as an increase in the size of an ostomy after stoma maturation requiring a change in stoma dressing and/or surgical correction. Ostomy prolapse is a well-known long-term complication that has been reported in up to 11–25% of transverse loop colostomy carriers [3, 4]. Stoma function is usually not affected, bowel ischemia or strangulation may complicate stoma prolapse and surgical correction is usually indicated. Recurrent prolapse of the terminal colostomy occurred with associated problems with stoma care, so that a further surgical correction was indicated
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