In addition, a few studies found that many patients did not even realize they were living with a peristomal skin condition. Of 202 patients who were given questionnaires and clinical examinations ...
A man in his 40s with metastatic rectal cancer who underwent palliative abdominal perineal resection with end colostomy in his left lower quadrant and on systemic chemotherapy developed progressive ...
Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum was ruled out by skin biopsy. Swabs taken for microbiological diagnosis were positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The lesions healed ...
A loop colostomy was fashioned to treat the fistula. Two months postoperatively, the patient represented with significant peristomal ulceration. Nicorandil was considered as a potential causative ...
To prevent further complications, it is important to address skin disorders that occur around stomas. Peristomal skin problems create a unique challenge because certain topical ointments and ...
Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum was ruled out by skin biopsy. Swabs taken for microbiological diagnosis were positive for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). The lesions healed ...