Introduction Clinical Presentation and Classification Etiologic Factors Medical Management Maintenance of Fluid and Electrolyte Balance Measures to Minimize Fistula Output Control of Infection Definition of the Fistula Tract Nutritional Support…
Gastrostomy and Jejunostomy Tubes Comparative Complication Rates Routine Tube Care Managing Skin Complications Hypertrophic Granulation Tube Replacement Pediatric Considerations Nephrostomy Tubes Biliary Tubes Conclusions Percutaneous tube placement into body organs…
Fecal Stoma Construction Stoma Maturation Stoma Construction Types End Stoma Loop Stoma Loop–End Stoma Anatomic Classification Duodenostomy Jejunostomy Ileostomy Cecostomy Colostomy Mucous Fistula Urinary Stoma Construction Types Ureterostomy Ileal Conduit…
Colorectal Adenocarcinoma Etiology Risk Factors Screening Presentation/Workup Treatment Algorithms Surgical Management: Colon Cancer Surgical Management: Rectal Cancer Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Therapy Other Cancers of the Colon and Rectum Carcinoid Tumors…
Early Complications Mucocutaneous Separation Stomal Necrosis Stomal Retraction Late Complications Stomal Stenosis Stomal Prolapse Stomal Trauma Parastomal Hernia Conclusions Complications following the surgical creation of an ostomy are a significant…
Postoperative Assessment Stoma Assessment Anatomic Location and Function Stoma Construction/Type Stoma Assessment Stoma Mucosa Stoma Structure Peristomal Skin Postoperative Planning Conclusions Postoperative Assessment Following the surgical procedure to create an…
Patient Assessment Planned Procedure, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Plan Major Concerns of Patient and Family/Significant Others Barriers to Self-Care Psychological Physical Cognitive Understanding Fears Learning Style/Learning Level Patient’s Support System…
Temporary Fecal Diversions Colostomy Irrigation Patient Selection Odor and Flatus Management Prevention and Management of Constipation Prevention and Management of Diarrhea Ileostomy Dehydration Food Blockage Diet Medications Bowel Prep Ileal…
Patient Education Assessing Readiness Pouching Principles How to Empty When to Empty Indications for Pouch Change Preparing Equipment Assessing Peristomal Skin Measuring Stoma Peristomal Skin Cleansing Removal of Pouching System…
Kidney Location and Structure Elimination of Urine Ureters Ureter Function Structure and Function of the Lower Urinary Tract Urinary Bladder Urethra Pelvic Floor Female Pelvic Floor Male Pelvic Floor Adrenal…
