Loop Colostomy without a Rod

Autor: D.N. Papachristou, M.D. Papachristou
Rok vydání: 2004
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Zdroj: The American Surgeon. 70:89-90
ISSN: 1555-9823
0003-1348
DOI: 10.1177/000313480407000121
Popis: Loop colostomy is traditionally prevented from retracting into the peritoneal cavity by a rod or other supporting device. The rod can be safely replaced by a single suture. The technique facilitates fitting of the ostomy bag and eliminates the need to remove the supporting element later on.
Databáze: OpenAIRE