Unique case of herniated small bowel infarction within a colonic stomal prolapse.

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Unique case of herniated small bowel infarction within a colonic stomal prolapse.

BMJ Case Rep. 2017 Aug 16;2017:

Authors: Miller RL, Yeung D, McCluney S, Warren OJ

Abstract
The number of permanent colostomies carried out in the United Kingdom is approximately 6400 per year1. Stomal prolapse is a known complication of colostomy formation. We presented the first case of small bowel herniation into a healthy stomal prolapse with subsequent ischaemia of the herniated bowel in a 102-year-old patient. This rare sequela of a relatively common stomal complication highlights an important consideration when faced with a large prolapse presenting acutely. It also raises an important discussion point for the management of our ever-ageing patient population.

PMID: 28814593 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

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