Diaper ileostomy appliance

Abstract

Ileostomy complications relating to surrounding skin are common when it is constructed with the proximal ileum, due to the irritative nature of the effluent, and ill fitting appliances. I report an improvised ileostomy appliance using a diaper, to treat the skin excoriations, which should be useful in situations where surgeons do not have an option other than creating a proximal ileostomy at an unconventional site.