Avaliação clínico-demográfica dos ostomizados do estado de Sergipe no período de 2012 a 2013

Abstract

Introduction: Treating the epidemiology of stomata is not easy, being this an issue that demands a record of information, and in making the case for its greater support literature. Despite being a procedure with a morbidity concern is usually relegated to secondary procedure were not observed important details in the process. Objectives: To characterize patients ostomates regarding demographics, indication, topography, length of stay, type of ostomy, site demarcation, complications and fulfillment or not reconstruction of intestinal transit. Methods: This was a descriptive study, conducted through analysis of secondary data collected from medical records of patients admitted to the clinic of the University Hospital of Coloproctology Sergipe in the period 2012-2013. The sample consisted of 100 patients, all suffering from intestinal stomas. Results: The main indication was colorectal cancer (39 %). The demarcation surgery was performed in only 5 patients. Complications were observed in 47 patients, the most prevalent dermatitis. Conclusions: The observed complications and outcomes confirm the importance of the care system to these patients. The lack of information in records during the data collection was one of the major difficulties encountered during the study.