What are the causes and management of stoma retraction

The cause of stoma retraction is related to the period of surgery. Recent postoperative retraction may be due to too early removal of surgical stitches or inappropriate support tubes, while late retraction may be due to inflammatory stimulation, obesity and other factors. Treatment methods include keeping the incision dry and not using excessive abdominal pressure. 1. The stoma is red and swollen recently after surgery, and the broken end is not completely healed, removing the drain at this time will lead to local scar healing, and scar contracture will lead to stoma retraction. If the support tube does not work or does not fit the stoma, it will lead to stoma retraction. 2. Inflammatory stimulation leads to intestinal mucosal infection, and the newborn granulation tissue does not grow out, which may lead to retraction. The patient himself is obese with rapid weight gain, subcutaneous fat hypertrophy, relative retraction. 3. In the immediate postoperative period, disinfect the incision with iodophor twice a day, keep the incision dry and prevent infection. Avoid coughing and squatting to prevent the support tube from falling off, and get out of bed as soon as possible after surgery. Meanwhile, pay attention to diet and keep weight stable. When stoma retraction occurs, it is necessary to ask the doctor to deal with it.