title: [Experiences with the Erlangen magnetic closure system].
abstract: At the surgical hospital of the University of Erlangen/Nürnberg a magnetic closure system was developed for colostomies and ileostomies, which can give continence. Since November 1974 113 magnetic systems have been implanted. We have good results in 31% of the patients, less good results in 16%, and bad results in 53%. The authors demonstrate faults in the indication for the operation and faults in the surgical technique which lead to bad results. Avoiding these faults continence in 70% of patients can be achieved. In no case was the magnetic closure system the reason for bad results.
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D005860:Germany, West; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods; D008280:Magnetics; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
vernacular_title: Erfahrung mit dem Erlanger Magnetverschluss.