A series of things after rectal cancer fistula surgery is especially tricky for the patient’s family, on the one hand, they have to relieve the patient’s postoperative emotions, on the other hand, they also have to take good care of the patient’s fistula. Today, we will introduce the common small problems after rectal cancer fistula surgery. 1, on the replacement of the fistula bag If there is no leakage and allergies, look at the seepage situation change, seepage how long change diligently, not more than 3 days -5 days or so, in principle, as long as the leakage can be maintained for 7 days, the stoma bag to choose a regular product, to be sterilized, replacement of the hands need to be cleaned in order to prevent the infection of foreign germs. Tear the old fistula bag should be one hand pressure on the skin, one hand gently uncover the fistula bag, should be lifted from the upper ring gently, to prevent damage to the skin. 2, about the skin around the stoma During the hospitalization, the family should cooperate with the doctor to observe the color, shape, height, edema and other conditions of the patient’s stoma mucosa. The normal condition of the mucosa of the stoma is red or pink, similar to the color of normal human lips, with a smooth and moist surface. The height is slightly higher than the skin by 1.5cm or equal to the skin surface, which is convenient for the protection of the skin around the stoma when attaching the stoma bag. Edema is a normal phenomenon after surgery, the stoma often becomes swollen, shiny or translucent, but generally in the postoperative period of 6 to 8 weeks gradually return to normal. When the family found that the stoma oozing inflammatory symptoms, can apply zinc oxide ointment and timely medical attention. 3, about the patient’s postoperative diet After the opening of the enterostomy port, in terms of food varieties, there are no special restrictions, but due to the months after the operation, the gastrointestinal function has to go through from disorders to adjust to the adaptation stage, so try to eat some easily digestible food. Foods that are not easily digested: corn, peanuts, kelp and sea vegetables, mushrooms. Foods that are easy to produce gas: potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, soybeans, peanuts, beer, sodas, chewing gum, radish. 4, about the patient’s postoperative mental health Patients in the face of their own defecation changes, often can not accept and have strong resistance, then the patient’s family members in the patient’s patience, at the same time, psychological guidance, explaining the pros and cons of which the patient and the principle, so that the patient from their own long-term point of view, acceptance of the current situation, to establish confidence in the fight against the disease, and to ensure a rapid recovery after the operation.