Proper stoma care is essential to prevent infections and maintain skin health around the stoma.
After the surgery, the patient had to use a colostomy bag to collect waste from the stoma.
The stoma nurse provided guidance on how to change the stoma appliance and manage any complications.
The patient underwent an ileostomy procedure which involved creating a stoma from the small intestine.
It is important to keep the peristomal skin clean and dry to avoid irritation around the stoma.