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Colostomy problems—dietary and colostomy management

Cancer, 1971
Traditional attitudes about managing a colostomy by diet and irrigations must be carefully scrutinized. Colostomies function sometimes because of irrigations and sometimes in spite of irrigations. The approach to one's own normal dietary habits, rather than the dependence upon a standard colostomy diet, seems to give a better regulation of colostomy ...
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COLOSTOMY CLOSURE

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1989
One hundred and forty‐seven colostomies were closed in 146 patients at wellington hospital between i january 1978 and 1 january 1987. The majority of stomata were formed in patients with colorectal cancer. At least one additional significant procedure was undertaken at the time of stoma closure in 10 patients.
S, Kyle, W H, Isbister
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The continent colostomy

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 1984
A two-part silicone device for stoma control is presented. Methods for implantation and use are described. Initially used in five patients, it has proven safe and effective.
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Colostomies and their management

Nursing Standard, 1994
This article describes the common types of colostomy and outlines the basic principles of management. It relates to UKCC professional development category: Care enhancement.
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Complications of colostomies

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 1989
One hundred twenty-six patients underwent 130 end colostomies, 44 for benign and 86 for malignant disease, and were followed for an average of 35 months. The left or sigmoid colon was used in 99 and the transverse colon in 31. Stomas were made electively in 98 patients and urgently in 32.
J A, Porter   +3 more
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Management of the colostomy

World Journal of Surgery, 1982
AbstractAlthough the care of the artificial anus is solved to a satisfactory degree and most of the patients have no problems with it, the decision to perform a definitive colostomy must be reflected thoroughly. It should not be performed unless alternative methods, particularly the deep anterior resection of the rectum, can be excluded.
K, Schwemmle, H H, Kunze, W, Padberg
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Closure of Colostomy

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1976
A retrospective review of no patients who had their colostomies closed during the period from 1963 to 1973 has been undertaken. Their average age was 64 years. Diverticular disease and colorectal cancer had been the most frequent indications for the colostomy. Wound infection occurred in 36‐4% and facal fistula in 7m3%.
J E, Barnett   +2 more
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[Complications of colostomies and colostomy closure].

Gaoxiong yi xue ke xue za zhi = The Kaohsiung journal of medical sciences, 1990
Three hundred and sixty patients underwent 369 colostomies over 7 years, 66 for benign and 303 for malignant disease, and were followed up for an average of 20 months. Stomas were made electively in 246 cases and urgently in 123. Thirty-seven stomas were brought out through incision and 332 from separate sites. End colostomy was made in 179 cases, loop
Y F, Hwang   +4 more
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The continent colostomy

World Journal of Surgery, 1982
AbstractHistological and electron microscopic studies, perfusion manometry, and electromyography document the suitability of using intestinal smooth muscle to construct a sphincteroplasty. Postoperative results, surgical experience, and enterostomal therapy over the past 4 years are discussed.
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Complications of colostomy

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 1970
In a series of 307 colostomies established in 296 patients, there were complications in 53 patients (16 per cent), of whom 41 had reoperations to correct the complications. One patient died of sepsis following operation for a perforation caused by an irrigating catheter.
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