A descriptive analysis of patients with stoma attending a tertiary hospital on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia
Background: Stoma surgery is common among patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal disorders as part of treatment to save their lives and minimise the impact of the disease. However, there is a paucity of knowledge of their data, particularly in our study setting. The aim of this study is to descr...
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2024
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| Institution: | Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia |
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| Summary: | Background: Stoma surgery is common among patients diagnosed with gastrointestinal disorders as
part of treatment to save their lives and minimise the impact of the disease. However, there is a paucity
of knowledge of their data, particularly in our study setting. The aim of this study is to descriptively
analyse the characteristics of ostomy patients receiving treatment at a tertiary hospital on the east coast
of Peninsular Malaysia.
Methods: A retrospective observational study was conducted among ostomy patients attending a
teaching hospital from 2016 to February 2021. Their electronic health records were reviewed and
analysed. Data analysis was performed by using SPSS version 23.0. Descriptive statistical analysis was
used to present the data.
Results: A total of 48 patients were included. Their median age was 62.5 (interquartile range [IQR] =
14) and the median duration of living with a stoma was 10.5 months (IQR = 10). Most of them were
men (70.8%), Malays (91.7%), completed secondary school or above (73.3%), and married (84.8%).
Patients with ileostomy were 60.4%, colostomy 37.5% and urostomy (2.1%). About 95.7% underwent
elective stoma surgery. The primary indication for stoma formation was rectal and colon cancer
(71.7%) followed by intestinal obstruction (19.6%).
Conclusion: In this study, stomas are predominantly observed among men, with ileostomy and
colostomy being the most common types, primarily indicated for colorectal cancer. Further research is
warranted to investigate the associated factors and impact of stoma formation on patients' daily life
activities. |
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