Name four complications that can occur with the use of a bowel management system?

  • Leakage of stool around the device 1
  • Rectal/anal bleeding 1
  • Pressure necrosis 1
  • Ulceration of rectal or anal mucosa 1
  • Perianal skin breakdown 1
  • Temporary loss of anal sphincter muscle tone 1
  • Infection 1
  • Bowel obstruction 1
  • Bowel perforation 1