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Common problems
The two most common problems are sore skin and leakage. Normal healthy skin should look like this.
What should you do if the skin is sore?
Check that the hole in the flange is the correct size.
You and your patient can get advice on solutions available to heal and protect the skin either through the Ostomy Self-Assessment tools on the Coloplast website, or by calling a Coloplast® Care Advisor.
What should you do if leakage occurs?
It is important to understand the reason behind the leakage.
Read more on our website or call us to speak to a Coloplast® Care Advisor.
Retracted or flush stoma
A convex appliance and/or seals will be required to manage the retracted stoma and you should refer your patient to the WOC Nurse for review.
If you don’t know the name or telephone number of the WOC Nurse you can click the button below and speak to a Coloplast® Care Advisor who will be able to help.
Parastomal hernia
Support garments are available to support the hernia; these need to be measured by the WOC Nurse. Parastomal hernias can cause problems with the ostomy barrier adhering securely due to the changes in the contours around the stoma. If leakage is an issue visit coloplast.us to get more information.
Prolapsed stoma - the section of bowel used to create the stoma is almost turned inside out and pushed forward
The section of bowel used to create the stoma is almost turned inside out and pushed forward.
If you notice that your patient’s stoma has prolapsed (got bigger) you need to contact the WOC Nurse and arrange for a review.
The prolapse can be managed by gently pushing the prolapsed segment of bowel back into the abdomen. Check the stoma measuring guide and resize if necessary.
You should refer your patient to the WOC Nurse for review, if you don’t know the name or telephone number of the WOC Nurse you can click the button below and speak to a Coloplast® Care Advisor who will be able to help.
Granulomas - This is hypergranulation tissue which is thought to develop because of friction or rubbing from either a poorly fitted ostomy barrier or a tight waistband / belt
Resize the template and refer to the WOC Nurse. If you don’t know the name or telephone number of the WOC nurse you can speak to a Coloplast® Care Advisor.