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Parastomal (colostomy) Hernia - Best Hospitals, Doctors, Prices - Booking Health

Treatment of Parastomal (colostomy) Hernia

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Best hospitals and doctors for parastomal (colostomy) hernia treatment abroad

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Cost for treatment

Parastomal Hernias Diagnosis
3199
Surgical treatment of parastomal hernias
4838.94
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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The DKD HELIOS Clinic Wiesbaden has long made a name for itself in the international medical arena by introducing an optimal model of medical care, combining the use of the most advanced medical technologies, the experience of highly qualified doctors and impeccable quality of patient care. The medical facility first opened its
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The Hannover Medical School has the status of a leading German medical facility. The advanced medical technologies, highly qualified specialists, as well as productive research activities form a solid basis for top-class medical service of the world standard. The hospital is proud of its outstanding achievements in the treatment
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The Memorial Bahçelievler Hospital Istanbul is an advanced multidisciplinary medical center that began its clinical practice in 2018. It is part of the world famous Memorial Healthcare Group. The hospital was designed in accordance with the very latest standards of modern architecture with the aim of providing top-class m
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The Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg. The hospital was opened in 2005, and today it is one of the best and most modern medical centers in Europe. The priority areas of specialization of the medical facility are emergency medical care and comprehensive treatment of cancer, ur
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The Municipal Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern maximum care medical facility, which combines a long tradition and the advanced achievements of modern medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the University of Freiburg, so scientific innovations in the field of diagnostics and treatment are continuously introduced into pract
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Luisenhospital Aachen
Luisenhospital Aachen
Overall rating9.8 / 10
The Luisenhospital Aachen is a modern health facility that offers top-class European-standard service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of RWTH Aachen University, which provides patients with access to innovations in diagnosis and treatment. The hospital first opened its doors to patients in 1967 and has been carrying
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Sana Hospital Duisburg
Sana Hospital Duisburg
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The Sana Hospital Duisburg is a maximum care medical center with 678 beds and 17 specialized departments. With the very latest innovations and high quality patient care, the clinic works for the benefit of a person and their health. The hospital ranks among the leading clinics in the region. In 2013, the hospital
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St. Anna Hospital Herne
St. Anna Hospital Herne
Overall rating9.5 / 10
According to the famous Focus magazine, the St. Anna Hospital Herne ranks among the best medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital first opened its doors to patients on September 27, 1901, and therefore it is rightfully proud of its long history and successful treatment results. Initially, the hospital had only
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Ruettenscheid began its work back in 1870, and large-scale restoration took place here in 1980. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it has access to innovations in the medical field, and also makes its own contribution to the develo
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The Park-Clinic Weissensee Berlin is a progressive medical facility with the highest standards of medical care. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, thanks to which the specialists have access to all medical innovations. The clinic was opened on April 1, 1997, on the former Weis
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Merheim ranks among the top German medical centers! The health facility is an academic hospital of Witten/Herdecke University, which gives patients access to the very latest developments in European medicine. The Hospital Cologne-Merheim positions itself as a maximu
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The Meoclinic Hospital Berlin is one of Germany's most renowned multidisciplinary private hospitals offering top-class and patient-centered medical care. The hospital opened its doors to patients back in 2000 and today is deservedly proud of its vast experience. It has 28 specialized departments, each of which is responsible
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The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
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The Hirslanden Clinic La Colline Geneva is a multidisciplinary medical facility, where the patient will benefit from an impeccable quality of medical service, responsive care and a humane attitude. The clinic provides both inpatient treatment and outpatient care. There are 67 beds available for hospitalization. The basis of succ
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Hospital Cologne-Holweide ranks among the top medical centers in North Rhine-Westphalia! The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Cologne, providing patients with high-quality healthcare based on the latest achievements in university medicine. The hospital ad
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MIC Hospital Berlin
MIC Hospital Berlin
Overall rating10 / 10
The MIC Hospital Berlin positions itself as one of the best, highly specialized medical complexes for minimally invasive surgery. In recent years, this surgical technique has increasingly replaced classical open surgery because it gives patients a chance to undergo low-traumatic surgical treatment and recover from surgery as qui
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About the disease

Parastomal hernia is a condition whereby bulge develops near the stoma which results in swelling. In complicated cases problems with stoma can develop. In most cases parastomal hernia develops gradually and does not manifest itself for a long time. As a result of parastomal hernia part of the bowel can also bulge out. Overall, stoma is an opening. When there is opening in the intestines, hernia can develop.

There are many causes which can lead to the development of parastomal hernia. Continuous coughing which leads to straining of the bowel can lead to development of parastomal hernia. Strenuous physical activities, such as lifting of heavy objects or straining the bowel continuously, can also lead to the development of this condition. If the person had an abdominal wound or developed an infection where the stoma opening had been, the risk of developing hernia increases. Also, with age the abdominal muscles tend to become weaker, that's why the elderly are more at the risk of developing parastomal hernia, especially if they lead sedentary lifestyle and do not exercise. Women who gave multiple births or who had twins are also at the risk of developing parastomal hernia. Also, obesity can become the cause of parastomal hernia, especially if the amount of visceral fat is much bigger than normal. Visceral fat is located around the abdominal area. This is also the most common site where fat accumulates if the person has tendency of overeating.

Very often parastomal hernia can develop as a result of colostomy, which is a procedure whereby the surgeon makes the opening in the large intestine or the colon. People who had colostomy need to be careful about lifting heavy objects and need to be checked up regularly.

Symptoms

  • Abdominal pain
  • Bulge from the intestines
  • The bulge may disappear when lying down
  • Pain may intensify when coughing or lifting heavy objects

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination the doctor will ask the patient about their medical history to determine if they had colostomy in the past or any other conditions which could weaken their abdominal muscles and intestines.
  • If the patient is a woman, the doctor will ask about previous pregnancies to determine if there had been any problems during prenatal development or birth.
  • The doctor will palpate the abdominal area to determine the exact location of pain and will ask the patient to sit in special position to see if hernia will bulge out.
  • Imaging tests, such as an ultrasound or MRI, can show the exact location of the hernia.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment uses wearing special clothes and bandages that support the stoma and also prevent hernia from bulging out. Special physical therapy is also advised in some cases. In cases parastomal hernia does not disturb the patient and is not painful, surgery is not recommended.
  • Surgical treatment is used to push back the hernia and also prevent the hernia from bulging out again. 

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed