High Subcutaneous Fat Area Is an Independent Risk Factor for Parastomal Hernia after Transperitoneal Colostomy for Colorectal Cancer

Objectives: Parastomal hernia (PSH) is a common complication of colostomy; however, its risk factors remain poorly investigated. In this study, we examined the associations between sarcopenia, visceral and subcutaneous fat, and PSH in patients who underwent transperitoneal colostomy for colorectal c...

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Published in:	Journal of the Anus, Rectum and Colon
Main Authors:	Takashi Aida, Teppei Kamada, Junji Takahashi, Keigo Nakashima, Eisaku Ito, Norihiko Suzuki, Taigo Hata, Masashi Yoshida, Hironori Ohdaira, Yutaka Suzuki
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	The Japan Society of Coloproctology 2024-04-01
Subjects:	parastomal hernia subcutaneous fat area permanent colostomy colorectal cancer
Online Access:	https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jarc/8/2/8_2023-048/_pdf/-char/en