Procedure:
The stoma is freed from the abdominal wall
and rejoined to the other end of the bowel so
that faeces can pass normally through the gut
and out through the anus.
Risks of this procedure:
There are some risks/ complications, which
include:
(a) Deep bleeding in the abdominal cavity
could occur and this may need fluid
replacement or further surgery.
(b) The bowel closure may leak and infection
develop, and the bowel may open up or
need to be re-opened and the stoma be
reformed.
(c) Bowel motions may be initially frequent and
loose. This is usually temporary.
(d) Adhesions (bands of scar tissue) may form
and cause bowel obstruction. This can be a
short term or a long term complication and
may need further surgery.
(e) A weakness can occur in the wound with
the development of a rupture. This may
require further surgery.
(f) Healing of the wound may be abnormal.
The wound can be thickened and red, and
the scar may be painful.
(g) Increased risk in obese people of wound
infection, chest infection, heart and lung
complications and thrombosis.
(h) Increased risk in smokers of wound and
chest infections, heart and lung
complications and thrombosis.