title: Abdominal wall modification for the difficult ostomy.
abstract: A select group of patients with major stomal problems may benefit from operative modification of the abdominal wall. Options may include a modified abdominoplasty (abdominal wall contouring), localized flaps, or liposuction. Although frequently successful, these techniques have the potential for significant morbidity.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA 70121, USA. dbeckmd@aol.com
authors.forename: David E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Beck