Adaptation to the Resource Available in Construction of Stoma in Pediatric Stoma Care in Bangladesh: A Descriptive Analytical Study

Background: Stoma construction is a routine operation in the field of pediatric surgery. Commercially accessible resources, such as ostomy bags (either disposable or with extended lifespans), are often employed to care for these stomas. These may be rather pricey, especially in places like Bangladesh, and it might be difficult to get ones in the right size. Objective: In this study our main objective is to evaluate the efficacy of resource available in construction of stoma in Pediatric stoma care in Bangladesh. Method: From January 2014 through December 2015, a total of 60 patients were included in a prospective research done by the pediatric surgery department at Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. The research group consisted of patients less than 12 years old who had temporary loop colostomy or ileostomy in the pediatric surgical units at Dhaka Medical College & Hospital throughout the study period. Zinc oxide paste was first administered to the Peristomal skin after stoma formation. The stoma was covered with a betel leaf, which had a glossy, smooth outside surface and a rough inner surface. The size of the hole in the betel leaf was adjusted to accommodate the stoma. The stoma is protected by an additional leaf that is still fully intact. When nature calls, one must remove the undamaged leaf above it and wipe away the feces before moving on. The cleaned leaves were put to further use. Ostomy bags (like those made by Convatec) and adhesive paste (Stomahesive) are used to seal the bag to the Peristomal skin. Results: During the study, both the stoma bag and betel leaf groups had a wide range of ages, from one day to 4,320 days. In addition, both group anorectal malformations found as common indication 70% vs 73.33% (stoma bag vs betel leaf) followed by in stoma bag group 23.33% had Hirschsprung’s disease and 6.67% had Colonic atresia. Where as in betel leaf group 20% had Hirschsprung’s disease and 6.67% had Colonic atresia? In stoma bag group majority had ......