Parastomal hernia is a complication most commonly associated with which of the following surgical procedure?
Correct Answer: End Colostomy
Description: Parastomal hernia usually result from the placement of an ostomy lateral to the rectus muscle or through an operative incision. It is associated with 58% cases of colostomies and 28% cases of ileostomy. End colostomy and parastomal hernia has the greatest association, followed by loop colostomy, end ileostomy then loop ileostomy. Ref: Clinical Practice and Surgery of The Colon, Rectum and Anus By Sisir Kumar Saha, Page 125; Hernia Repair Sequelae By Volker Schumpelick, Page 452; Contemporary Coloproctology By Steven Brown, Page 478; Complications in Surgery By Michael W. Mulholland, Gerard M. Dohey, Page 476
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