A Rare stoma-related complication: parastomal evisceration

Abstract

Defunctioning stoma is a commonly used colorectal surgical procedures. The stomal complications recorded are usually classified as early and late complications. Parastomal hernia is a common complication of stomal surgery. We present a very rare stoma-related complication developed after parastomal hernia and described parastomal evisceration. © 2012 Association of Surgeons of India.