title: Peristomal dermatology.
abstract: Inflammatory or infectious conditions affecting the skin around an intestinal stoma are common and may be a source of considerable aggravation to patients. Recognition and prompt appropriate treatment of these conditions improves their quality of life. Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum represents a most unusual peristomal skin condition that is difficult to treat; resolution often requires diagnosis and therapy of underlying inflammatory bowel disease.
authors.affiliation: Ochsner Clinic Foundation Hospital, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA.
authors.forename: Bonnie
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Alvey
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Beck