Trephine colostomy: a warning.
A case of trephine colostomy is presented in which air insufflation incorrectly identified the distal limb. Disaster was averted by correct identification at laparotomy. The probable cause of the error and methods of avoidance are discussed.
St Mark's Hospital, London.
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PB
Loder
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JP
Thomson
D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007327:Insufflation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007431:Intraoperative Complications; D007813:Laparotomy; D008875:Middle Aged; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery