Abstract
We recorded the outcomes and problems associated with stoma site marking which
was utilized for the 106 ostomy surgeries performed at our institution's Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery from January 2009 until October 2009.
1. Stoma site marking yielded positive outcomes, particularly with regard to sta bilizing the ostomy appliance and reducing skin irritation.
2. Eighty percent of patients for whom stoma site marking was performed devel oped difficulties in stoma management due to surgical complications. Stoma location was problematic in 75％ of patients for whom stoma site marking was performed before surgery.
3. Even if stoma site marking is performed prior to surgery, ostomy control may still be difficult for patients with risk factors, other operations, or changes in the shape of their abdominal wall.
