The phenomenon of having pus flowing from stoma and anus after rectal cancer surgery is generally abnormal, which may suggest infection.
When patients with rectal cancer find pus flowing from stoma after surgery, it is usually caused by stoma infection, which needs daily cleaning and dressing change, and antibiotics should be applied to control the infection when necessary. It is recommended to seek medical treatment in time and under doctor’s guidance.
Normal stoma is usually red, round, smooth surface with good blood circulation. If the contaminants are not cleaned in time, or if it is infected by bacteria, it is seen that pus flow will occur, so the stoma with pus flow is usually an abnormal phenomenon. Family members should learn to clean the stoma and change the stoma bag under the guidance of healthcare professionals.
In daily care, attention must be paid to timely cleaning of stoma secretion, exudate, protect the surrounding skin to avoid infection. The phenomenon of pus flow, timely to the hospital for treatment.