title: Ileostomy prolapse repair utilizing bidirectional myotomy and a meshed split-thickness skin graft.
abstract: The correction of an ileostomy prolapse by a modification of the technique of skin-grafted ileostomy as originally introduced by Dragstedt and emphasized by Turnbull and Weakley is reported. The operation is simple, safe, and effective, and provides a new dimension for the correction of a heretofore difficult and frustrating problem. A total of four patients have been similarly managed successfully with no recurrences in 1 to 4 years of follow-up.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007082:Ileum / Q000601:surgery*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D009130:Muscle, Smooth / Q000601:surgery; D011391:Prolapse; D016038:Skin Transplantation