title: Minimally raised end colostomy.
abstract: The traditional maturation of the mucocutaneous junction of an end colostomy often leads to a stoma with no significant projection above the skin. We describe a simple method which allows a small spout to be easily created. This technique has been used in 30 patients and is believed to diminish leakage. A raised stoma is easier for the patient to see and Stoma care nurses prefer them.
authors.affiliation: St. Mark's Hospital, London, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: B M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Stephenson
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Myers
authors.forename: R K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Phillips
mesh_terms: D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control; D013536:Suture Techniques