Table 2 Summary of treatments for stoma necrosis
From: Surgical management of ostomy complications: a MISSTO–WSES mapping review
Type of treatment | Indications | Drawbacks |
|---|---|---|
Non-operative management | Superficial or small deep necrosis | Risk of mucocutaneous separation Risk of stenosis Patient discomfort |
Emergency surgical treatment | Deep necrosis (below the fascia) with signs of intra-abdominal contamination | Risk of surgical and non-surgical complications |
Elective surgical treatment | Deep necrosis (above the fascia) | Risk of surgical and non-surgical complications |