Parastomal hernia

Case contributed by Bahman Rasuli
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

History of rectal cancer surgery and permanent colostomy.

Patient Data

Age: 70 years
Gender: Male
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Post-surgical changes with a descending colostomy in the left flank, which has a parastomal hernia containing small bowel loops without signs of current complication. 

Case Discussion

Parastomal hernias are defined as the protrusion of abdominal contents through an abdominal wall defect adjacent to a stoma.

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