title: Transcutaneous defunctioning colostomy.
abstract: The technique is described for constructing an occlusive tube colostomy which requires no second operative procedure for closure. The advantages of this method are discussed and it is recommended as a superior alternative to loop colostomy or caecostomy for defunctioning the unobstructed distal bowel.
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans