Stoma formation is a commonly performed procedure in colorectal surgery as a part of
operations performed for malignant‐and inflammatory bowel disease. Stoma formation is a …

The construction of an intestinal stoma is fraught with complications and should not be
considered a trivial undertaking. Serious complications requiring immediate reoperations …

Background Parastomal hernia is a major clinical problem. In a randomized, clinical trial, a
prosthetic mesh in a sublay position at the index operation reduced the rate of parastomal …

Background Rates of parastomal hernia following stoma formation remain high. Previous
systematic reviews suggested that prophylactic mesh reduces the rate of parastomal hernia; …

Parastomal hernia is one of the most common complications following stoma creation and its
prevalence is only expected to increase. It often leads to a decrease in the quality of life for …

Ostomy creation is a common surgical procedure performed by a variety of surgical
specialties. Complications associated with stomas are frequent and run the gamut from …

PURPOSE: There is little evidence regarding the prevalence or incidence of parastomal
hernia, but it is thought to be common. Repair of parastomal hernia can be troublesome, and …

Aim The aim of this review article was to outline current evidence relating to the treatment
and prevention of parastomal herniation with a view to guide surgeons dealing with patients …

The incidence of parastomal hernias is probably 30% to 50%. Suture repair of a parastomal
hernia or relocation of the stoma results in a high recurrence rate, whereas with mesh repair …

Background Parastomal herniation is a common problem following formation of a stoma
after both elective and emergency abdominal surgery. Symptomatic hernias give rise to a …