Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2002; 15(3): 209-214
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-34274
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Peristomal Dermatology

Donna Loehner, Kerry Casey, David J. Schoetz Jr.
  • Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Clinic, Burlington, MA
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Publication Date:
20 September 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Inflammatory conditions affecting the skin around an intestinal stoma are common and may be a source of considerable aggravation to patients so affected. Recognition and prompt appropriate treatment of these conditions improves the quality of life for ostomates suffering from these problems. Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum represents an unusual peristomal skin condition that is difficult to treat; appropriate management often requires diagnosis and therapy of underlying inflammatory bowel disease.

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