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Ostomy wound care is a crucial aspect of managing the health and well-being of individuals who have undergone ostomy surgery, which involves creating an opening (stoma) in the abdomen to divert bodily waste. Whether it’s a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, proper wound care is essential to prevent complications, promote healing, and ensure the comfort and confidence of the individual with an ostomy.
Dr. Adam Angeles is a wound care specialist and board certified plastic surgeon that works with primary care providers to give personalized recommendations and support for individuals needing ostomy wound care, or just support to manage their ostomy effectively and maintain quality of life.
Skin protection is a key aspect of ostomy wound care. The peristomal skin can become irritated due to exposure to stool, urine, or adhesive from ostomy appliances. Maintaining good hygiene is essential for preventing infection and skin irritation around the stoma.
In addition to day-to-day care, individuals with an ostomy may require specialized wound care products or treatments to address specific concerns such as skin irritation, fungal infections, or peristomal hernias.
The primary goal is to maintain the integrity and health of the stoma and surrounding skin. This involves regular inspection of the stoma and peristomal skin to detect any signs of irritation, inflammation, or infection. Proper fitting and maintenance of the ostomy appliance are critical to prevent leakage and skin damage.
Dr. Adam Angles is an expert, board certified plastic surgeon with over 20 years of wound healing research, training, and medical experience.
We are experts in regenerative and advanced wound therapies for complex wounds including non-healing burns, ulcers, radiation wounds, and more.
Providers throughout the Pacific Northwest refer to us due to our expertise in wound healing at a cellular level with a focus on limb salvage.
