Complications after stoma reversal

There are often many problems in our intestines. These problems can be big or small, and there are many ways to treat them. Different problems have different specific treatment methods, including stoma retraction surgery. This method has certain complications. In fact, any surgery we do has certain complications. So what are the complications after stoma replacement surgery?

Colostomy due to benign reasons usually needs to be reduced. The operation is not very complicated. It just involves opening the abdomen and reconnecting the originally cut colon. Most of the time, it is successful. If the physical condition is poor, the recovery may be slower. Even if it fails, it can be reduced at this time. However, colostomy reduction is like any other operation. There are some complications, such as infection or wound bleeding, which generally will not occur as long as aseptic operation is followed. This type of operation is to make an incision in the abdomen and reconnect the intestines. Generally, it takes about two hours. Of course, the time may be slightly longer. You may need to stay in bed for 6 hours before you can get out of bed and move around.

After completing the ostomy reduction surgery, you should first follow the doctor's advice and do the corresponding anti-inflammatory treatment. As long as there is no infection and the wound recovers well, there should be no major problems. It is recommended that you actively cooperate with the doctor's advice, do the corresponding anti-inflammatory treatment, and do the corresponding exercises. This should achieve good results.

Infection of the incision. The incidence of wound infection in colostomy reduction surgery is generally between 1% and 25%, with most cases being between 5% and 15%. Therefore, when incision infection occurs, local care and anti-infection treatment should be strengthened.

Anastomotic leakage. The incidence of leakage, fistula, or intra-abdominal abscess after colostomy retraction is 0% to 15%.

intestinal obstruction. The main causes of early postoperative disease are intestinal wall edema and mechanical stenosis of the intestine, while the main causes of late postoperative disease are intestinal torsion due to technical reasons of the surgery.

The abdominal wall incision split open. It is more common in critically ill patients with poor general condition. If the suture is not ideal, incisional hernia is likely to occur in the future. The incidence of incisional hernia after colostomy reduction is 4% to 9%