Managing preemie stomas: more than just the pouch.
This article provides a review of diseases affecting preterm neonates that may result in fecal diversion and types of stomas created during surgical intervention. Characteristics influencing ostomy management in this population, particularly skin barrier properties, are examined. Finally, ostomy equipment and pouching techniques are discussed to provide health professionals with clinically-based guidelines and practical strategies for managing premature ostomates.
Rogers
Valerie E
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Children's Surgical Associates, Lutherville, MD, USA. valerierogers@erols.com
D004766:Enterostomy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D007234:Infant, Premature; D007235:Infant, Premature, Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D054047:Surgical Stomas