title: Temporary colostomy for trauma. A new method to simplify colostomy closure.
abstract: A technique for construction of a functional loop colostomy is described for the management of colonic injuries in which complete fecal diversion is not required. The colostomy and mucous fistula are converted into a functional loop colostomy at the initial procedure and exteriorized through a single stoma. Subsequent colostomy closure is simplified. Intraperitoneal colostomy closure can usually be performed by mobilizing the colon at the stoma site without resorting to formal laparotomy.
mesh_terms: D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000601:surgery