title: Variations on the precolostomy.
abstract: The precolostomy as previously described is now infrequently used since the performance of divided colostomy with exteriorization of both segments at separate sites is usually associated with a more functional colostomy. This precolostomy concept has potential variations which have not been previously emphasized. We have used one of these in a patient with a radiation induced rectosigmoid lesion. This variation and the others described for patients with inoperable carcinoma of the esophagus and stomach may provide improved palliation.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male