Digestive stoma, a delicate surgical procedure
A digestive stoma is a surgical procedure that involves creating a fistula in a segment of the digestive tract through the skin. By diverting intestinal transit to the outside, fecal matter is then directed into a special device in the form of a pouch.
There are different types of digestive stomas depending on the level of intervention in the digestive tract: esophagostomy, gastrostomy, jejunostomy, ileostomy, and finally colostomy. The connection of the viscera to the skin can be permanent or temporary.
Colostomy is a complex surgical procedure that is highly disruptive for the patient. Frequently associated with anal or colon cancer, this digestive stoma requires the skills of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, with the surgeon and stoma therapist being the most visible figures. However, due to the alterations in body image, psychological support for the patient is invariably required.
Colostomy, intervention and care
A colostomy is the opening of a portion of the colon to the skin. It is usually temporary and lateral to protect a colorectal anastomosis or following a sigmoid resection. In rarer cases of abdominoperineal amputation, the colostomy is permanent.
This surgical procedure carries real risks related to the technique of the procedure, but also to postoperative care. Possible risks include skin or parietal resection, stoma retraction , or peristomal skin inflammation, which leads to stoma stenosis.
To prevent these situations, the surgeon will recommend appropriate treatment and the use of a digestive stoma dilator.
The digestive stoma dilator
The Dilastom digestive stoma dilator helps reduce the occurrence of stoma stenosis , which affects an average of 10% of patients who undergo surgery. The Dilastom stoma dilator is a device that helps prevent the need for corrective surgery, thus facilitating bowel movements and washing.
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