Complication |
Incidence at 3 months |
Incidence at 12 months |
Retraction |
3%–7% |
10%–24% |
Peristomal Hernia |
0.8% |
12%–40% |
Prolapse |
0%–3% |
4%–10% |
Necrosis |
0%–3% |
7% |
Peristomal skin problems |
14.7% |
15%–43% |
Modified from Salvadalena, (2008)
Chronic Disease
Ostomy Care and Management
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