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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

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Parastomal Hernias Diagnosis
3199
Surgical treatment of parastomal hernias
4838.94
General therapeutic rehabilitation
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Hospital Kassel
Hospital Kassel
Overall rating9.9 / 10
The Hospital Kassel is a progressive medical facility with a huge medical team, which provides high-quality medical services in all branches of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the regional medical Gesundheit Nordhessen Holding, which unites 5 top-class medical centers, including specialized rehabilitation clinics. With
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The Alfried Krupp Hospital in Essen-Steele is one of the best and most advanced medical facilities in the Ruhr area. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, thanks to which it extremely quickly implements innovative diagnostic and therapeutic methods into clinical practice. The hospital i
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the St. Antonius Hospital Eschweiler ranks among the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia! The hospital is a modern medical complex with 13 specialized departments. The hospital has more than 165 years of history, so it has long won an excellent reputation not only in Germ
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The Hospital zum Heiligen Geist Frankfurt am Main is a modern medical facility offering top-class service. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the Goethe University Frankfurt, so doctors pay due attention to research activities, and also have a perfect command of the very latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.
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The Samitivej Hospital Bangkok is a leading provider of medical services of the international level. The hospital has its campuses in various regions of Bangkok. The Samitivej Sukhuvmit Hospital has the status of the main and most respected medical facility. The accreditation of the Joint Commission International (JCI) is the ev
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ISAR Hospital Munich
ISAR Hospital Munich
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The ISAR Hospital Munich first opened its doors to patients in March 2008 and took a leading position among the top medical facilities in the city of Munich in a short time. The hospital embodies a progressive concept of international medical care: diagnostics and treatment are carried out using the latest medical advances, whil
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the Hospital Harlaching Munich ranks among the top 20 medical centers in Bavaria, and is also one of the 100 best hospitals in Germany! The medical complex provides top-class medical care, which meets modern European standards. The medical facility is an Academic Hospital of the Ludwi
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The University Hospital Leipzig enjoys high prestige in the European medical arena and is considered one of the best medical complexes in Germany. The hospital operates on the basis of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Leipzig, so it not only provides effective treatment in almost all areas of modern medicine but also
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The ViDia Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern medical facility with a rich history and traditions. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Freiburg, granting patients access to advanced university medicine and the very latest therapeutic developments. The hospital first opened its doors in 1851 and, since the
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The ATOS Clinic Heidelberg is a reputable medical complex with high standards of patient care. The clinic was founded in 1991. Since then, it has taken a leading position in the European medical arena in the treatment of diseases of the musculoskeletal system and many other pathologies. The clinic has a highly professional team
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The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen provides medical services in accordance with the highest standards. It is part of the Kplus Group, which unites more than twenty medical facilities. All hospitals of the group are not only distinguished by high-quality healthcare services, but also adhere to the Christian beliefs. The
The Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital, has special expertise and received international recognition in the field of Urology, especially in the treatment of prostate cancer and also Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology and other directions. The possibilities of urological treatment include robot-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci
The Asklepios Hospital Altona Hamburg positions itself as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg, which makes it possible to offer patients the very latest diagnostic and treatment methods. The hospital was founded in 1971. Today, it has preserve
The Medicana International Ankara Hospital is one of the leading medical centers, which belongs to the largest medical network Medicana in Turkey. The hospital incorporates all specialties of the modern medicine under one roof. It particularly focuses on bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cardiovascular surg
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful trea
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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