A possible complication of an ileostomy is a prolapse of the stoma. This occurs when the stoma protrudes too far outside the skin. A prolapsed stoma is not typically dangerous but can lead to serious ...
Colostomy prolapse is a complication of colostomy surgery where the bowel protrudes through the stoma. This complication can make it hard to care for the stoma and may affect quality of life. A ...
Skin irritations, stoma retractions, prolapse, or blockage are some of the more common complications of a colostomy. About 150,000 new colostomies or ileostomies are performed each year in the United ...