title: Neonatal ostomies.
abstract: Two methods of neonatal ostomy care, nonappliance and appliance, are discussed. Skin problems associated with stoma care, such as excoriation, fungal infections, and allergic reactions, are reviewed and a number of suggestions are made for the proper care of stomas in the newborn.
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000451:nursing*; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000451:nursing*; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000151:congenital / Q000601:surgery*; D007422:Intestines / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery