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Colostomy perforation is an infrequent but often diasastrous and lethal complication. In the majority of patients, the traumatic performation occurs during irrigation through the colostomy stoma. This case report reviews the clinical course of a patient with a subcutaneous colostomy perforation and the subsequent development of an extensive abscess. Aspects of the management included mobilization of the colostomy and thorough surgical debridement and drainage. In addition, the report introduces the use of the new semisynthetic biologic dressing, BioBrane®. This synthetic, semipermeable skin substitute served as a temporary dessing, provided good stability, and supported the application of a stoma appliance.
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Gomez, E.R., Rosenthal, D. Management of a subcutaneous colostomy perforation. Dis Colon Rectum 27, 651–653 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02553356
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02553356