title: Parastomal hernias.
abstract: Parastomal hernia is a common complication of stoma formation, having an incidence of about 10%. As with many other ostomy-associated complications, most parastomal hernias are related to inadequate pre-operative planning or technical errors. Most of these hernias should be managed conservatively; only 10-20% of patients eventually require operative intervention. When an operation is indicated, relocating the stoma generally yields better long-term results than does an attempt at local repair of the hernia.
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Pearl
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006555:Hernia, Ventral / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012086:Reoperation