title: The parastomal hernia.
abstract: The development of a hernia in relation to an intestinal stoma is a common event. Complications of such a hernia are rare, but sometimes serious. For the occasional parastomal hernia that requires operation, a number of different techniques are available.
mesh_terms: D000009:Abdominal Muscles / Q000601:surgery*; D000368:Aged; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006547:Hernia / Q000209:etiology*; D059685:Herniorrhaphy; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D013529:Surgical Wound Dehiscence / Q000209:etiology