title: Continent ileostomy in the pediatric patient.
abstract: Continent ileostomies have been performed in 10 juvenile patients. The operative technique and postoperative management are described. Nine patients wear only small dressings to cover the stoma. One patient is partially incontinent and frequently wears an appliance. Criteria for patient selection and contraindications are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D002648:Child; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D011182:Postoperative Care