Introduction: The aim of our study was to contribute to the improvement of care for stoma patients in the department.

Material and Method: This was a descriptive prospective study lasting 1 year from February 1, 2019, to January 31, 2020, involving 13 patients. Results: Digestive stomas were performed in 4% of abdominal surgeries. The average age was 37 years plus or minus 19.7 years with a male predominance and a sex ratio of 1.6. Intestinal obstruction due to sigmoid colon volvulus (84.6) was the main indication for stomas. Colostomy was the most performed type of stoma at 92.3% and most often temporary at 84.6%. The Hartmann technique at 46.1% was the most used. The makeshift bag (plastic sachet) was the most used as a stoma bag for all patients. Seventy-two point seven percent presented with necrosis of the stoma mouth and all underwent necrosectomy in the operating room; peri-stomal irritation was observed in 15.4% and a mortality rate of 15.4%.

In surgical procedures, intestinal continuity was achieved in 8 patients within an average period of 68.1 days.

Conclusion: Digestive stomas are relatively common and have an impact on patients' psychology. A better approach to management could reverse this trend