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Loop colostomy without a rod.

D N Papachristou·M D Papachristou
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Abstract

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.

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D N Papachristou, M D Papachristou. 2004. Loop colostomy without a rod.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/14964557/

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