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Here you will find a wide range of in-depth stoma related case studies provided by clinicians working directly with ostomates. Read scientific articles on key topics and get the clinical evidence you need to select the right solution for your patients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Pelican\u2122 pouches to care for a stoma near skin folds<\/strong><\/p>\n

65 year old female with perforated large bowel from Crohn\u2019s disease, resulting in emergency colectomy and end ileostomy. Stoma not sited before surgery resulting in contact dermatitis and inability to see stoma due to skin folds.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Pelican\u2122 pouches for a retracted stoma<\/strong><\/p>\n

74 year old woman who had emergency Hartmann\u2019s procedure following sigmoid perforation. Stoma was poorly position which resulted in very retracted colostomy with complete mucocutaneous separation.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 1-piece for fragile skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

82-year-old diabetic gentleman with parastomal hernia and enlarged stoma. History of stroke, triple bypass, liver cirrhosis, and portal hypertension. Difficulty managing stoma independently due to abdominal distension and low stoma position. Experiences regular pouch leaks.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 1-piece high output for easy to manage stoma routine<\/strong><\/p>\n

61 year old man who is a keen gardener and leads an active life. Ileostomy formed due to ulcerative colitis which resulted in a high output stoma.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 1-piece to resolve frequent leaks<\/strong><\/p>\n

17-year-old girl with severe constipation and permanent end ileostomy. Stoma refashioned due to mechanical obstruction. Frequent leaks cause skin irritation, daily pouch changes, and increased anxiety.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 1-piece for a complex stoma<\/strong><\/p>\n

53-year-old forklift driver with end ileostomy and large parastomal hernia. Complex flush stoma with skin folds causing frequent leaks up to 4 times a week, leading to skin damage. Dependent on partner for pouch changes, making leak control crucial.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 1-piece high output for increased weartime and pouch capacity<\/strong><\/p>\n

72 year old man with loop ileostomy and bowel resection from cancer. Cancer progressed and was referred to pallative care. Disease progression resulted in lack of mobility and therefore pouch was over-filling and leaking.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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Success with eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 1-piece and eakin accessories via remote teaching<\/strong><\/p>\n

Crohn\u2019s disease and ostomy surgery. Flush stoma with parastomal hernia. Slightly overweight with dry skin. Repeated leaks from pouch sensitivities have caused worsening peristomal skin damage despite trying multiple brands and flange extenders.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin\u00ae<\/sup> creating a secure, adaptable routine during chemotherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n

A 77-year-old man with an active lifestyle underwent anterior resection and colostomy formation following a rectal cancer diagnosis. Despite multiple rounds of chemotherapy, ongoing treatment continues due to persistent cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece to manage long term health conditions along with a stoma<\/strong><\/p>\n

A 75-year-old gentleman living alone with limited mobility and multiple chronic conditions including Parkinson\u2019s, bipolar disorder, and hypertension, underwent APER surgery with end colostomy formation following a rectal cancer diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat from a carer\u2019s perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n

80-year-old married gentleman with end ileostomy following anterior bowel resection for bowel cancer. Post-operative complications delayed recovery and discharge. He manages pouch emptying independently but relies on his wife for all pouch changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat after parastomal hernia repair<\/strong><\/p>\n

73-year-old female experienced persistent discomfort and leakage after paracolostomy hernia repair. She returned to her familiar 2-piece convex system, but the convexity appeared to press on internal mesh, and uneven stoma shape led to ongoing leaks.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for peristomal skin troubles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Patient with a history of rectal cancer underwent APER with end colostomy formation. Post-discharge, experienced alternating stool consistency causing difficulty draining solid output, frequent pouch changes with loose output, leakage issues, and resulting peristomal skin excoriation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for peristomal skin problems<\/strong><\/p>\n

Patient with a history of diverticular disease and benign polyps underwent Hartmann\u2019s resection with end colostomy. Due to a previous stroke, she requires carer support and began experiencing peristomal skin excoriation and leakage around 9 months post-surgery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for a peristomal wound under stoma<\/strong><\/p>\n

69-year-old man with a permanent colostomy following treatment for rectal carcinoma. Independent with stoma care but experiencing frequent leakages and a painful, moist wound beneath the stoma.<\/p>\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for peristomal skin problems<\/strong><\/p>\n

Patient with history of villous adenoma removal and rectal cancer diagnosis, followed by anterior resection and loop ileostomy. Post-surgery, experiences leakage issues and develops macerated, red, and damaged peristomal skin.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for an active person with peristomal skin problems<\/strong><\/p>\n

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30-year-old with Crohn\u2019s disease and an ileostomy. Initially discharged with mild skin redness but no itching, advised as normal. Without ET nurse follow-up, skin rash worsened and itching developed, leading to self-management until surgeon recommended ET nurse consultation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for severe sight impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n

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64-year-old blind man with ileostomy struggles with leaks and pouch changes, causing dependence on carers and limiting independence despite guide dogs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for sensitive skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Underwent acute rectosigmoid resection with a large end colostomy due to a tumour. Discharged to a nursing home using an adhesive 2-piece closed pouch system. Later developed hypersensitive, severely excoriated skin with blisters and skin stripping requiring adhesive remover.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat in post-op for a painful\/tender abdomen<\/strong><\/p>\n

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49-year-old male tiler admitted urgently for abscess and colonic perforation, resulting in a temporary left colostomy (Hartmann\u2019s procedure). He experienced peritonitis, severe abdominal pain, multiple drain insertions, and ICU care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for a high output stoma<\/strong><\/p>\n

Emergency right hemicolectomy with high-output ileostomy; manages pouch independently but developed skin issues and frequent emptying, yet reluctant to change products.<\/p>\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for an active way of life<\/strong><\/p>\n

42-year-old active man with three young children underwent emergency total colectomy and end ileostomy for ulcerative colitis; had a complex recovery with leaks using a 1-piece flat pouch and developed a small parastomal hernia.<\/p>\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for an active lifestyle<\/strong><\/p>\n

53-year-old man, former stoma nurse now working as a wound nurse. Had stoma surgery in 1983 for familial polyposis. Outside work, very active in sports, including triathlons, training 12-17 hours weekly.<\/p>\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece flat for challenges with a parastomal hernia<\/strong><\/p>\n

79-year-old man with permanent colostomy and large parastomal hernia, unfit for surgery. Experiences frequent leaks from high-output, explosive bowel movements despite trying multiple appliances. Loss of confidence due to poor appliance security.<\/p>\n

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eakin dot\u00ae<\/sup> 2-piece for those ostomates with additional needs<\/strong><\/p>\n

Managing a stoma can be difficult for anyone, but for an ostomate with additional needs, stoma care can become more of a challenge.<\/p>\n

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Managing a stoma can be difficult for anyone, but for an ostomate with additional needs, stoma care can become more of a challenge.<\/p>\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> versa\u00a0used to effectively
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A 30 year old woman with a permanent end ileostomy and panproctocolectomy due to ulcerative colitis developed a granuloma post-operatively, following removal of peristomal suture.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> air for the management of a retracted stoma and over-granulation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 75 year old woman with an end colostomy following bowel perforation and Diverticulitis. End colostomy is retracted and stenosed, and over-granulation on the surrounding skin,
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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> to bring back unstoppable confidence with a secure, reliable
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A 69-year-old man with a permanent colostomy following complications from reversal surgery experienced frequent pouch leaks due to a retracted, tilted stoma. Ongoing skin issues and lack of confidence in his care routine have impacted his sleep and led to cancelled holidays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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A physically active 50-year-old woman with a urostomy from bladder cancer experiences occasional leaks, especially after swimming, leading to frequent pouch changes. She feels her pre-cut seal dissolves too quickly and lacks confidence in wear time during activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> for a flush irregular stoma and delicate paediatric skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A baby born at 39 weeks with an imperforate anus underwent emergency surgery, resulting in a double-barrelled colostomy with a spouted, circular proximal stoma and a flush, narrow distal stoma.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> for protecting peristomal skin against chemotherapy induced diarrhoea<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 77-year-old woman with sigmoid colon cancer had a colostomy in 2022 and began chemotherapy, which caused loose output and peristomal skin maceration. She experiences pain, poor pouch fit due to an invaginated stoma and stitches, and psychological distress affecting her stoma care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> for managing a flush ileostomy with loose output causing peristomal skin complications<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 77-year-old woman with profound hearing loss and a history of brain infarction underwent bowel resections leading to an ileostomy, managed by her husband. Due to weight gain and loose effluent from full tube feeding, she experiences persistent leaks, peristomal skin infections, hypergranulation, and requires daily pouch changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> for managing stomal output and wound exudate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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An 86-year-old woman underwent emergency subtotal colectomy and end ileostomy after a severe C-difficile infection. She presented with an intact mucocutaneous junction, a stoma with a good spout, and a nearby intra-abdominal hematoma impacting routine care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> for protecting paediatrics delicate skin and combatting peristomal skin damage<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A premature 2-year-old girl with an ileostomy due to necrotising enterocolitis faces severe peristomal skin issues from leaks, sensitivity, and frequent infections, causing significant discomfort and requiring multiple daily pouch changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> for absorbing exudate to protect peristomal skin with a urostomy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 77-year-old woman with a urostomy and parastomal hernia diagnosed in 2021 experienced erythema and maceration but declined revision surgery and in-person consultations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> for protecting peristomal skin with a flush double-barrelled stoma<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 64-year-old woman underwent surgery for a malignant transverse colon mass in June 2022, resulting in a double-barrelled stoma flush with the skin near the incision and umbilical area, and experienced irritant dermatitis from her initial pouching system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> for management of moisture-associated skin damage for a urostomy<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 75-year-old active man with bladder cancer and a Bricker ileal conduit experienced peristomal irritation and stenosis due to an ill-fitting, rigid system and irritating alcohol-based paste, requiring a more flexible, secure solution.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin freeseal\u00ae<\/sup> when managing peristomal skin complications and hypergranulation<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 69-year-old woman with a colostomy formed after recurrent rectal cancer struggled with painful, persistent hypergranulation and sore peristomal skin despite multiple treatments and a stoma refashion; frequent pouch changes were needed due to ongoing discomfort.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> stomawrap for large stomas and poor visibility<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 73-year-old active woman developed a challenging loop ileostomy after a spinal stroke caused incontinence. She experiences poor stoma visibility, peristomal skin damage from constant leaks, ongoing pain, insomnia, and frequent uncomfortable baseplate changes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> stomawrap with hernias and larger stomas<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 76-year-old man with an end ileostomy developed a large parastomal hernia and an 80mm prolapsed stoma causing frequent leaks; surgery was unsuitable, and seals thinned when stretched to fit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> stomawrap with bulky, prolapsed stomas<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 72-year-old man had a large loop ileostomy following colorectal cancer in 2018; both limbs of ileostomy later prolapsed, making it difficult to view the peristomal skin and apply a seal or pouch.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> seals for building confidence<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A very active man with a young family experienced painful skin excoriation, loss of confidence, and restricted movement due to pouch leaks and poor adhesion after unplanned emergency stoma surgery, leaving him dependent on his wife for care.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n
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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> large for sensitive damaged peristomal skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A 44-year-old obese man with IBD and intellectual impairment developed severe peristomal skin erosion due to a tight abdomen, adhesive allergies, and care-related issues following an end ileostomy.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> seals \u2013 #SmallButPowerful case studies<\/strong><\/p>\n

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This document presents several case studies highlighting the use of eakin Cohesive\u00ae seals in managing complex stoma care challenges, including skin complications, stoma prolapse, and pouch leakage.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> large for managing significant peristomal skin ulcerations in a patient undergoing immunotherapy<\/strong><\/p>\n

A woman who had Bricker surgery with an ileal conduit initially managed her stoma independently but, after starting immunotherapy, developed extensive peristomal skin ulcerations and painful leaks, losing her ability to care for the stoma without help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> large for a reliable stoma care routine for an active ostomate<\/strong><\/p>\n

64-year-old man with colon cancer and unplanned loop ileostomy post-surgery. Stoma retracted and hard to see, limiting independence. Poor eating habits and night leaks cause frequent pouch failures and skin issues. Rehospitalised twice due to fluctuating output.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> paste for skin friendly defence against leaks<\/strong><\/p>\n

This lady had emergency surgery for a bowel perforation but she subsequently developed enterocutaneous fistulas.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> paste for pain-free skin protection<\/strong><\/p>\n

43 year old lady with an ileostomy formed as a result of peritonitis. Hospitalised with severe malnutrition, an enterocutaneous fistula and abdominal wall dehiscence.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n

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eakin Cohesive\u00ae<\/sup> paste for the protection of peristomal skin<\/strong><\/p>\n

The objective of the study was to clinically evaluate the efficacy of a novel skin-care product for use by ostomates.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n Read more <\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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