title: The temporary colostomy.
abstract: The indications for a temporary transverse colostomy are examined in the light of a year's experience of the Stomatherapy Service at Groote Schuur Hospital. A surgical technique, which employs primary colocutaneous suture and which may be used in both emergency and elective situations, is described.
mesh_terms: D000005:Abdomen / Q000601:surgery; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D013536:Suture Techniques; D013997:Time Factors