title: Practical aspects of stoma management.
abstract: The author provides an overview of common stoma complications and their practical management. The nurse's role in caring for these patients is also described.
authors.affiliation: Wycombe Hospital, Bucks. karen.collett@sbucks.nhs.uk
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Collett
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D004322:Drainage / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing; D004766:Enterostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D017592:Skin Care / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*; D014519:Ureterostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology