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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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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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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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Control of the colostomy

The American Journal of Digestive Diseases, 1956
The goal of colostomy control (of the sigmoid colostomy) is the attainment by the patient of security, normal activity, and freedom from the fear of fecal leakage. The sentinels which guard this security are psychologic adjustment, a well-constructed stoma, an efficient system of irrigation, a suitable interval between irrigations, and an adequate diet
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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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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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Untreatable faecal incontinence: colostomy or colostomy and proctectomy?

Colorectal Disease, 2002
PurposeTo determine the frequency of rectal symptoms and secondary proctectomy in patients undergoing elective permanent end sigmoid colostomy for faecal incontinence and determine risk factors.MethodsA retrospective chart review of patients undergoing elective end sigmoid colostomy for faecal incontinence at St Mark’s Hospital between January 1991 and
Catena F, Wilkinson K, Phillips RK
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Colostomy tube

Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, 1995
This study describes a new device (the colostomy tubus) for potentially establishing continence in patients with a diverted bowel.The device was used in an animal experiment on dogs. The period of wearing the device was from one day to an uninterrupted insertion period of eight months.
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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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The PATIENT with a COLOSTOMY

AJN, American Journal of Nursing, 1958
Thelma Ingles, Emily B. Campbell
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