Descriptive Analysis of Surgical Outcomes and Stoma Formation for Treating Sacral and Anal Pressure Injuries in Spinal Cord Injury: A Retrospective Study of Selected Cases.
Raban Arved HellerMarco TorriJasmin GaabPatrick HaubruckArash Moghaddam-AlvandiBahram BiglariPublished in: SAGE open nursing (2024)
While often viewed as a treatment of last resort, an intestinal stoma might serve as a valuable strategy, particularly for SCI patients with extensive PIs near the anal region, to promote the healing of such injuries. Tailored decision-making is essential to ensure the best possible patient outcomes.