Custom-fitted appliances for intestinal fistulas.
A method for containing troublesome intestinal stomas or fistulas in open wounds is described. Custom-fitted faceplates are made using alginate materials and vulcanizing silicone rubber at room temperature. Three patients have been presented illustrating the rehabilitation and palliation that can be achieved by collaborative interaction between surgeons, enterostomal therapists, and prosthetic technicians.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D003082:Colectomy; D003125:Colostomy; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D005762:Gastroenterology / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D007412:Intestinal Fistula / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000628:therapy*