A Parastomal Hernia Causing Small Bowel Obstruction.
- Author:
Seung Hoon LEE
1
;
Hae Myung JEON
;
Jeong Soo KIM
;
Kee Hwan KIM
;
Seong Taek OH
;
Hun Suk CHAE
Author Information
1. Department of Surgery, Uijongbu St, Mary's Hospital College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Korea.
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Parastomal hernia;
Bowel obstruction
- MeSH:
Abdominal Wall;
Colostomy;
Female;
Hernia*;
Humans;
Rectovaginal Fistula;
Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Coloproctology
1999;15(4):345-349
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A parastomal hernia is an incisional hernia in relation to an intestinal stoma on the abdominal wall and a common complication after stoma formation. Most parastomal hernias are relatively asymptomatic, but sometimes, a loop of bowel may become trapped in the sac, resulting in obstruction or strangulation. We reported a case with a para-colostomy hernia causing small bowel obstruction in a 45-years-old female who had had a transverse loop colostomy for severe rectovaginal fistula 2 years before due to recurrent cervix cancer. The patient required resection of gangrenous portions of small bowel and large bowel. A review of the preventative information of parastomal hernia and management is discussed. A parastomal hernia shonld be considered as a cause of small bowel obstruction in anyone who has a stoma. Early detection and repair of the strangulated hernia are recommended.
