Best time for stoma retrieval

The best time for stoma retrieval surgery is usually 3-6 months after the ostomy. Fistula surgery refers to the removal of the patient’s necrotic intestines, making an incision in the abdominal wall, and connecting the proximal end of the intestines to the opening to allow fecal matter to be discharged through the opening in the abdomen. Three to six months after the fistula surgery, the wound has healed, the function of the intestinal tube is basically restored, but also gradually form intestinal adhesions, at this time for the stoma re-instatement surgery is the best time, and the relative difficulty of the operation will be reduced and safe. Ostomy is a surgery to return the intestine outside the abdomen to the stomach and then anastomose with the distal intestine to restore the integrity of the intestine, so that the stool can be discharged in the anus. It is recommended that after stoma retrieval surgery, patients need to follow the doctor’s instructions for follow-up treatment to ensure the success of the surgery and proper exercise.