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Parastomal hernia development is a common complication for a patient with a stoma. This session with will review the incidence, clinical presentation, risk factors, workup and surgical and non-surgical treatment of the ostomy patient with a parastomal hernia. The management of the patient with a parastomal hernia is a challenge that should be managed by both a surgeon and a WOC nurse to support the best outcome.
Contact Hour(s): 1.00
Learning Objectives: Upon successful completion of this educational program, the learner should be able to:
Discuss risk factors, clinical assessment, workup and surgical and non surgical interventions available for the person with a parastomal hernia.
This webinar is supported by an educational grant from Hollister, Incorporated. The WOCN® Society does not endorse specific products and services.
Speaker(s):
Janice
C. Colwell,
APRN, CWOCN, FAAN,
Advanced Practice Nurse Ostomy and Wound Care,
University of Chicago Medicine
Dr. Neil
Hyman,
MD,
Co-director, Center for Digestive Diseases,
The University of Chicago Medicine
Credits
Credits: None available.
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