Journal ArticleJ Am Acad Dermatol · September 1986
Stomas are artificial openings from the gastrointestinal tract or the urinary tract to the outside of the body. Patients with stomas require appliances to protect peristomal skin and contain the stomal effluent. Cutaneous problems that often arise around t ...
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Journal ArticleCutis · August 1980
Ostomates, patient with surgical openings to their gastrointestinal or urinary tracts, are increasing in number. They require special consideration to skin care at the surgical site, beginning in the preoperative period. Physicians should understand the sp ...
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