Parastomal hernias

Abstract

Abstract Parastomal hernia is a common complication of stoma formation, having an incidence of about 10%. As with many other ostomy‐associated complications, most parastomal hernias are related to inadequate preoperative planning or technical errors. Most of these hernias should be managed conservatively; only 10–20% of patients eventually require operative intervention. When an operation is indicated, relocating the stoma generally yields better long‐term results than does an attempt at local repair of the hernia .