Clinical, Sociodemographic, Stoma-Care, and Follow-Up Profile of Children with Ostomies at a Tertiary Care Center: A Retrospective Study

Background

Pediatric ostomies are commonly created for congenital anomalies and severe gastrointestinal conditions and may have important implications for physical health, skin integrity, psychosocial well-being, and family functioning. However, information describing the clinical and sociodemographic characteristics of children living with ostomies remains limited in India, particularly in tertiary pediatric care settings.