Colostomy Obstruction 💯

Prevention plays a vital role in managing colostomy health. Patient education should focus on:

| Condition | Distinguishing Feature | |-----------|------------------------| | Parastomal hernia | Reducible bulge, often still passes stool | | Stoma stenosis | Gradual narrowing over weeks/months | | Post-op ileus | Occurs days after surgery, no mechanical cause | | Small bowel obstruction | More proximal, bilious vomiting, distal stoma silent | | Constipation | Hard stool in remaining colon, but stoma may still pass small amounts | colostomy obstruction