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Overweight and Thin Rectus Abdominis are Risk Factors for Stoma Prolapse After Laparoscopic Loop Colostomy

Being overweight (BMI ≥ 25) and a thin rectus abdominis penetration (< 8.9 mm) during stoma construction were significantly associated with a higher incidence of stoma prolapse (SP) after laparoscopic loop colostomy. This study analyzed data from 140 patients, with SP occurring in 23.6% of cases. Selecting a construction site that penetrates the thicker rectus abdominis muscle may be crucial for preventing SP.

Journal Article by Takashima Y, Hino H (…) Tanaka Y et 6 al. in Surg Endosc

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