A case of simultaneous abdominal wall reconstruction and creation of diverting ostomy in a ventral hernia with loss of domain

A case of simultaneous abdominal wall reconstruction and creation of diverting ostomy in a ventral hernia with loss of domain

DeVito R; Shoukry S; Yglesias B; Fullmer R; Zarnoth B; Kerestes T

International Journal Of Surgery Case Reports

2020

2020-10-7

Diverting ostomies are traditionally used as a bridge to primary resection in patients with an obstructing mass, or severe inflammatory bowel disease [1]. In some cases, severe infections or non-healing wounds can be better managed after the diversion of fecal material away from the area [2]. In this case report, we discuss a patient who underwent a diverting loop colostomy placement through a ventral hernia defect with primary repair of the hernia in one procedure.

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Journal Article

2210-2612

NEOMED College of Medicine

Department of General Surgery

October 2020