Stoma formation for functional bowel disease.
OBJECTIVE
To assess the results of stoma formation for functional bowel disease.


METHODS
A retrospective study of the indications for and complications of stoma formation in this group. A quality of life questionnaire was sent to the group.


RESULTS
A very small proportion of patients with functional bowel disease have a stoma formed (< 1%). Stoma formation is often associated with problems requiring further operations. Their QOL is reported as poor and is improved upon by stoma formation. Most patients with a temporary stoma elected to keep it rather than suffer their previous problems.


CONCLUSIONS
Some patients with functional bowel disease can be successfully managed by stoma formation. Their treatment is difficult, emotionally demanding and labour-intensive.
Harris
R P
RP
Department of Surgery, University Hospital of South Manchester, Manchester, UK. Paul.Harris@boltonh-tr.nwest.nhs.uk
Daly
K J
KJ
Jones
L S
LS
Kiff
E S
ES
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003109:Colonic Diseases, Functional / Q000601:surgery*; D003125:Colostomy; D004766:Enterostomy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011788:Quality of Life; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D054047:Surgical Stomas; D016896:Treatment Outcome