title: Insertion of the Coloshield through a colotomy after completion of a colonic anastomosis.
abstract: A modified technique of an intracolonic bypass procedure after an anastomosis has already been completed is described. Its use would be in place of those situations where the surgeon is contemplating protecting the completed anastomosis with a temporary colostomy/ileostomy.
authors.affiliation: Rome-American Hospital, University of Rome, Italy.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Ravo
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Reggio
authors.forename: F M
authors.initials: FM
authors.lastname: Frattaroli
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007440:Intubation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D013536:Suture Techniques