PURPOSE: Ostomy creation is often an integral part of the surgical management of various
diseases including colorectal malignancies and inflammatory bowel disease. Stoma and …

Background Surgical clinical registries provide clinical information with the intent of
measuring and improving quality. This study aimed to describe how surgical clinical …

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“parastomal” as search terms. five guidelines were identified, all on the topic of ostomy care …

Background This study sought to determine whether a protective diverting ileostomy
improves short-term outcomes in patients with rectal resection and colonic J-pouch …

The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons ensures high-quality patient care by
advancing the science, prevention, and management of disorders and diseases of the colon …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine if patients undergoing presurgical
ostomy education and routine postoperative education experienced less postsurgical …

Background Worldwide, stomas represent a medical and social problem. Data from the
literature on stoma management are extensive but not homogeneous. In Italy, no guidelines …

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to examine patient characteristics, length of stay
(LOS), hospital revisits, and complications of patients undergoing abdominal ostomy …

There are an estimated 1 million patients living with a stoma in North America, and
approximately 120,000 stomas are created in the United States annually. 1 Stomas are …

PURPOSE: To evaluate the impact of a postdischarge ostomy support program as an
adjunct to nurse-led ostomy care on preventable healthcare utilization. DESIGN: A cross …