Horgan K, Hughes L E
Br J Surg. 1986 Jun;73(6):439-40. doi: 10.1002/bjs.1800730607.
Different techniques of local repair of para-ileostomy herniae have been recommended by a number of authors, but without report of long-term outcome. Two patients presenting electively with symptomatic para-ileostomy herniae are reported. A local repair technique was used in each case because of severe (coexisting) medical disease, but both herniae recurred within 2 years. It is considered that local repair without stomal transposition cannot be recommended. The literature is reviewed.