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Colon Cancer

Help with stoma bag

06/17/2008 10:48PM

Question:

My mother had her colon removed cause of cancer, but ever since she`s had the surgery, the bags do not adhere to her skin. The skin around the stoma is breaking down and very painful. Different health care persons have tried putting the bag on their way, but nothing helps. HELP.

Answer:

You need a consultation with a colon and rectal surgeon who specializes in stoma construction, and who will have an expert stoma therapist at their disposal.

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Response by:

University of Cincinnati Janice Frederick Rafferty, MD
Associate Professor, Chief
Division of Colorectal Surgery
Department of Surgery
College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati
Janice Frederick Rafferty, MD