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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2017; 30(03): 157-161
DOI: 10.1055/s-0037-1598155
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Preoperative Considerations for the Ostomate

Molly A. Wasserman
1   Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal and Oncologic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Michael F. McGee
1   Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Division of Gastrointestinal and Oncologic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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Publication Date:
22 May 2017 (online)

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Abstract

Intestinal stomas significantly impact patients' quality of life. Stoma-related complications are common, but even without complications, patients are faced with new challenges in stoma management and daily activities. Preoperative patient education and stoma site marking, in conjunction with conscientious surgical stewardship, are key to patient satisfaction and successful operative outcomes.

Keywords

stoma - stoma complications - patient education - enterostomal therapist - stoma site marking
 

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