title: Management of stoma complications.
abstract: More than 100,000 people in the UK have a stoma and most experience problems at some point. This article gives an overview of some of the more common complications and possible solutions. Treatment often involves using stoma accessories, which are products used in conjunction with stoma appliances. Nurses or patients can also contact the stoma specialist nurse in their local hospital for further help and advice.
authors.affiliation: St Mark's Hospital, Harrow.
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Burch
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing*; D005767:Gastrointestinal Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing*; D011391:Prolapse; D017592:Skin Care / Q000379:methods; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000379:methods*