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peristome
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peristome [′per·ə‚stōm]
(botany)
The fringe around the opening of a moss capsule.
(invertebrate zoology)
The area surrounding the mouth of various invertebrates.
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A probably related pathergy reaction is the occurrence of PG in peristomal skin and areas of surgical procedures, thus representing a very feared complication.
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Possible complications one might face with having an ileostomy would include a prolapse of the stoma, peristomal hernia, parastomal fistulization, skin irritation, ileostomy retraction and high stomal output (ileostomy flux).
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