Crushed Corticosteroid Tablets in Peristomal Pyoderma Gangrenosum.

BACKGROUND: Peristomal pyoderma gangrenosum (PPG) is a variant of pyoderma gangrenosum (PG). It results from a pathergy response to trauma from effluent from the ostomy or secondary to trauma caused by removal of the ostomy appliance adhesive in contact with the skin. Currently, no evidence-based gu...

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Published in:Journal of Wound, Ostomy & Continence Nursing Vol. 48; no. 5; pp. 460 - 463
Main Authors: Burlando, Martina, Paravisi, Andrea, Bodini, Giorgia, Cozzan, Emanuele, Parodi, Aurora
Format: case study pictorial Journal Article
Published: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Sep/Oct2021
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