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. 2016 May;18(5):477-82.
doi: 10.1111/codi.13277.

Lipomodelling for the management of symptomatic peristomal contour abnormalities: a pilot and feasibility study

R Bonomi  1 , A Z Conway  1 , I F Rapisarda  1 , C Koulouglioti  2 , M S Sajid  3 , D Betal  1 , L Kalra  1
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Lipomodelling for the management of symptomatic peristomal contour abnormalities: a pilot and feasibility study

R Bonomi et al. Colorectal Dis. 2016 May.

Abstract

Aim: Lipomodelling has been successfully used in reconstructive breast surgery but not yet in patients with permanent stomas.

Method: A feasibility study of six patients with permanent stomas was undertaken. Patients underwent lipomodelling of the peristomal area. The number of leakages and quality of life were measured before and for 6 months after the procedure.

Results: All patients reported an improvement in their stoma-related quality of life and a reduction in the number of leakages experienced (mean: 2.25 leakages/24 h before lipomodelling and 0.5 leakages/24 h after lipomodelling).

Conclusion: Lipomodelling appears to be an effective method to reduce stoma leakages caused by peristomal skin contour abnormalities.

Keywords: Lipomodelling; leakage; peristomal; stoma.

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