A 72 year old man with obesity and COPD use on chronic steroids undergoes an open laparotomy, colon resection, and end-ileostomy for colon cancer. A year later, he develops a mild abdominal discomfort. CT is shown above.
Challenge: What do you see above?
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Post-Op Complications
ReplyDeleteParastomal hernia is the most frequent complication with creation of a colostomy or ileostomy.
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