Stoma necrosis appearance includes which of the following?

Stoma necrosis appearance includes which of the following?

• A. Discolored stoma such as dark purple, deep red/maroon, bluish, or black
• B. Stoma is bright pink and firm
• C. Stoma color is uniformly light yellow
• D. Stoma feels firm and dry

Answer: (A)

Stoma viability depends on adequate blood flow; when that flow is compromised, tissue can die and the stoma appears discolored. The most important sign of necrosis is a dusky, ischemic color: dark purple, deep red or maroon, bluish, or black. This kind of discoloration indicates the tissue is not getting enough oxygen and nutrients and may be necrotic. A healthy stoma looks pink to red and moist, so bright pink and firm is normal. Uniform light yellow coloring or a stoma that feels firm and dry aren’t typical of necrosis and suggest other issues. If you notice a dusky or black-stained stoma, seek urgent medical assessment to address potential problems with blood supply and determine appropriate care.

Stoma viability depends on adequate blood flow; when that flow is compromised, tissue can die and the stoma appears discolored. The most important sign of necrosis is a dusky, ischemic color: dark purple, deep red or maroon, bluish, or black. This kind of discoloration indicates the tissue is not getting enough oxygen and nutrients and may be necrotic. A healthy stoma looks pink to red and moist, so bright pink and firm is normal. Uniform light yellow coloring or a stoma that feels firm and dry aren’t typical of necrosis and suggest other issues. If you notice a dusky or black-stained stoma, seek urgent medical assessment to address potential problems with blood supply and determine appropriate care.