title: Construction of the intestinal stoma with an intraluminal stapling device.
abstract: We have used the intraluminal circular stapler to facilitate construction of the intestinal conduit stoma. We have encountered no complications related to the stapled stoma construction technique in 8 patients. The stoma is circular, uniform in size and is fitted easily with an appliance. The circular staple line provides a watertight seal that prevents contamination of the subcutaneous tissues. The technique is rapid, reliable and reproducible.
authors: Department of Urology, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City.
authors: J F
authors: JF
authors: Donovan
authors: H N
authors: HN
authors: Winfield
authors: R D
authors: RD
authors: Williams
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D013528:Surgical Staplers; D014547:Urinary Diversion / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*