title: Temporary loop ileostomy.
abstract: A refinement of the technique for constructing the temporary loop ileostomy using a subcutaneous absorbable bridge is described. This leaves the skin surface uncluttered and allows immediate fitting of a watertight appliance. Clinical experience in 22 patients confirms that this is a safe, simple defunctioning stoma with few complications and in our practice has also replaced the loop colostomy as the covering stoma for difficult colorectal anastomoses.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods*; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000601:surgery; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D019736:Prostheses and Implants