title: Tampon occlusion of colostomy stoma during laparotomy.
abstract: A new technique for the occlusion of the colostomy stoma during colostomy takedown is prevented. Utilization of this technique prevents contamination and allows maintenance of colostomy length for anastomosis. It can be easily and safely performed.
authors.affiliation: Departments of Surgery, University of Texas Medical School, Houston.
authors.forename: R P
authors.initials: RP
authors.lastname: Fischer
authors.forename: A S
authors.initials: AS
authors.lastname: Gervin
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy; D006801:Humans; D007813:Laparotomy / Q000379:methods*; D013630:Tampons, Surgical