Up to 78% of people develop a parastomal hernia after surgery to create a stoma, usually within two years of surgery. In many cases, parastomal hernias are treatable with lifestyle changes. Wearing an abdominal support belt can not only help to prevent, but also help ease symptoms once the hernia occurs.
The OAS is holding a webinar in partnership with Omnigon and Intega Healthcare on HERNIA PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT FOR OSTOMATES. This webinar on Zoom is for all doctors and nurses.
Providing support for ostomates.
