‘Essential Stoma Care’ is packed with detailed insight and expert knowledge. The book takes the reader from the basics such as what a stoma is, to why they are formed and includes a discussion on the role of the stoma specialist nurse. Each of the three main output stomas are then addressed in turn, enabling the reader to understand the reasons for the formation of each stoma type, what operations may be undertaken and the appropriate appliances needed. Any special considerations for a person with a stoma are also explored to include colostomy irrigation, diet for a person with an ileostomy and support groups. The final chapter explores complications that can occur with a stoma or the skin around it, stoma reversal and also quality of life.
Patients who are to have a stoma formation or who already have a stoma often travel a difficult path; understanding this will enable healthcare professionals to provide better care for this group of patients. The book has been reviewed by Professor Sue Clark who is a colorectal consultant surgeon at St Mark’s Hospital.
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