title: Comparing methods of stoma formation.
abstract: Stoma care nurses have a key role in promoting discussion of anticipated problems and have a unique insight into the needs and difficulties of patients with temporary stomas. This article reviews the different management problems presented by temporary colostomies and ileostomies, and advocates a multidisciplinary approach to care.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Allison
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology