Indications for and complications of intestinal stomas in the children and adults at a tertiary care hospital in a resource-limited setting: a Tanzanian experience

Indications for and complications of intestinal stomas in the children and adults at a tertiary care hospital in a resource-limited setting: a Tanzanian experience

Abstract Background An intestinal stoma, though a life-saving procedure on the care of many gastrointestinal conditions, carries significant number of complications. This study describes the common indications, complications, and management of stomas and identifies the factors that are associated wi...

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Main Authors: Alicia Massenga, Alfred Chibwae, Aloyce A. Nuri, Merchades Bugimbi, Yasin K. Munisi, Ramadhani Mfinanga, Phillipo L. Chalya
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Intestinal stomas
Indications
Complications
Management
Tanzania
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-019-1070-5

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