Management of parastomal hernia
Mary Kane Stoma Care Nurse, Causeway Health and Social Services Trust, Coleraine, Northern Ireland
Dympna McErlean Stoma Care Nurse, United Hospitals Trust, Antrim, Northern Ireland
Marie McGrogan Stoma Care Nurse, Royal Hospitals Group Trust, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Mary Jo Thompson Stoma/Coloproctology Nurse Specialist, Craigavon Area Hospital Group Trust, Craigavon, Northern Ireland
Sara Haughey Stoma Care Nurse, Royal Hospitals Group Trust, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Aim and objectives
The aim of this protocol is to ensure the appropriate management of patients with a parastomal hernia.
The objectives are to:
Understand the different types of parastomal hernia.
Understand the clinical characteristics and causes of parastomal hernia.
Minimise the risk of complications associated with parastomal hernia.
Ensure effective management.
Nursing Standard.
18, 19, 43-44.
doi: 10.7748/ns2004.01.18.19.43.c3530
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