Dermacol®: a unique stoma collar to protect the skin from leakages.
The aim of the formation of a stoma is to improve health and quality of life for patients with intestinal or urinary tract disorders. However, complications can occur; in particular, leakage of faecal matter or urine can cause skin damage, resulting in pain and irritation, and reducing the ability o...
| Published in: | Gastrointestinal Nursing Vol. 7; no. 7; pp. 12 - 17 |
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| Format: | case study pictorial tables/charts Journal Article |
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Mark Allen Holdings Limited
Sep2009
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