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S Y M P O S I U M 2 • A L L I E D H E A L T H P R O F E S S I O N A L SMANAGEMENT OF STOMAL / PERISTOMAL WOUNDSOR COMPLICATIONSFrances Shit Kam-YeeNurse Specialist – Stoma Therapy, Department of Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Shatin, Hong KongThe presence of stomal/peristomal wounds or complications can be a very frustrating and dishearteningexperience to the patient and family because it represents a major catastrophe. For the nurse, too, it maybe a difficult experience. Caring for patient with stomal complications requires astute assessment skills,competent technical skills, and knowledge of equipment alternatives and preventive measures. In thislecture, information of different types of stomal / peristomal wounds and complications will bediscussed; and techniques in managing difficult scenarios will be explained.13