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Table 1 Indications for an ostomy

From: Stoma-related complications and emergencies

Cancer and related complications (obstruction)

Complications related to diverticular disease

Complications related to inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s, ulcerative colitis)

Trauma

Bowel perforation

Radiation enteritis

Protection of distal anastomosis

Treatment of anastomotic leak

  1. Outlined are indications for the formation of ostomies
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International Journal of Emergency Medicine

ISSN: 1865-1380

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