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A totally diverting loop colostomy.

N D Merrett·P C Gartell
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A technique is described where the distal limb of a loop colostomy is tied with nylon or polydioxanone. This ensures total faecal diversion and dispenses with the supporting rod, enabling early application of stoma appliances. The technique does not interfere with the traditional transverse closure of a loop colostomy.

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N D Merrett, P C Gartell. 1993. A totally diverting loop colostomy.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8379632/

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