An assessment of colostomy irrigation.

Autor: Laucks SS 2nd; Ferguson Clinic, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503., Mazier WP, Milsom JW, Buffin SE, Anderson JM, Warwick MK, Surrell JA
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Diseases of the colon and rectum [Dis Colon Rectum] 1988 Apr; Vol. 31 (4), pp. 279-82.
DOI: 10.1007/BF02554360
Abstrakt: One hundred patients with permanent sigmoid colostomies were surveyed to determine their satisfaction and success with the "irrigation" technique of colostomy management. Most patients who irrigate their colostomies achieve continence. Odors and skin irritation are minimized. The irrigation method is economical, time efficient, and allows a reasonably liberal diet. It avoids bulky appliances and is safe. In appropriately selected patients, the irrigation technique is the method of choice for management of an end-sigmoid colostomy.
Databáze: MEDLINE