title: [Creation of a colostomy using a circular mechanical stapler].
abstract: The paper describes the method used to create a preternatural anus in terminal stomas using a mechanical circular stapler (Model EEA-31). Two methods are put forward: Chung's and Burke's methods (the latter of which was used by our department). A mechanical circular stapler has been used several times (13) to perform this type of stoma, with excellent esthetic and functional results, both immediate and long-term. It was only necessary to reoperate in one case in order to suspend the affected colic loop.
authors.affiliation: II Divisione di Chirurgia, Ospedale Civile-Asti.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ruscalla
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Delemont
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Ligresti
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Farinella
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rossi
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D013528:Surgical Staplers
vernacular_title: Confezionamento di ano praeter-naturale con suturatrice meccanica circolare.