PubMed · 6230973
Modified techniques for improving the continent ileostomy.
Abstract
Most patients will elect to have a continent ileostomy over the conventional Brooke variety if given a choice. Incontinence from valve slippage has represented a major problem. Our technique for valve construction now includes the use of an isoperistaltic ileal segment, a Marlex mesenteric sling, stapling of the valve, and cauterization of the intussuscepted, serosal bowel surface. Utilizing these maneuvers, 22 consecutive continent ileostomies have been fashioned over a period of 5 years and none has necessitated reoperation for valve slippage. Half of these were done at the time of coloproctectomy, while the remainder were Brooke ileostomy conversions. The continent ileostomy is a viable surgical procedure and represents the anatomical arrangement of choice for many patients after coloproctectomy.
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W O Barnett. 1984. Modified techniques for improving the continent ileostomy.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6230973/
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