title: A simple technique for constructing a loop enterostomy which allows immediate placement of an ostomy appliance.
abstract: A technique for constructing a loop enterostomy using a red Robinson catheter as a stabilizing "rod" is described. The catheter is placed subcutaneously and exits through skin stab wounds placed far enough from the stoma to allow immediate placement of a standard ostomy appliance. By eliminating the skin level rod common to most descriptions of loop enterostomy construction techniques, difficulty with good fixation of skin appliances is eliminated.
mesh_terms: D002404:Catheterization / Q000295:instrumentation; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods*; D012408:Rubber
chemical_list: D012408:Rubber