title: Technique for nipple valve fixation to prevent valve slippage in continent ileostomy.
abstract: There have been several developments in the evolutionary process associated with continent ileostomy. Despite a progressive decline of the early and late complications associated with this procedure, nipple valve slippage remains a common complication. A technique that provides additional stability to the nipple valve is described here. This procedure involves stapled anchorage of the nipple valve to the anterior pouch wall.
authors: Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio 44195.
authors: V W
authors: VW
authors: Fazio
authors: J J
authors: JJ
authors: Tjandra
mesh_terms: D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative / Q000379:methods*; D012086:Reoperation; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D013536:Suture Techniques