title: [Definitive colostomy and quality of life].
abstract: The authors present their experience with permanent colostomy after abdominoperineal resection of the rectum. In order to avoid colostomy-related complications, pre- and postsurgical care are of paramount importance as well as a proper surgical technique. Extraperitoneal colostomy prevents the frequency described early and late complications. Learning colostomy irrigation helps the patient to overcome any physical or psychological problems related to colostomy.
authors.affiliation: Institut Jules Bordet, Service de Chirurgie, Bruxelles.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Decannière
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Pector
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gerard
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology; D011788:Quality of Life; D012648:Self Care; D007507:Therapeutic Irrigation
vernacular_title: Colostomie définitive et qualité de la vie.