Preoperative Considerations for the Ostomate

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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