A prolapse is a stoma that turns outwards through itself, causing abnormal lengthening. Although rarely life threatening, the appearance of a prolapsed stoma can be distressing for people, and sometimes requires some changes to your stoma care routine. This episode explains why prolapses occur, who is at risk, and the conservative and surgical options to treat this difficult complication of stoma formation.
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