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Stoma problem
I underwent Proctectomy+IPAA+covering loop ileostomy on 01st November..Since last two weeks Im having stoma output problem(also gas)..Yesterday doc washed stoma with a 16 size foley catheter and ns solution and has asked to keep that inside..After that i found that small amounts of gases are coming out ,though Im getting crampy gas pain..What is the reason behind keeping the foley catheter inside the stoma?Please answer..
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It helps in avoiding obstruction and to wash the stoma.
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