title: The pelvic pouch procedure and continent ostomies: overview and controversies.
abstract: The pelvic pouch and the continent ostomy provide reservoirs for fecal contents and avoid the need for traditional pouches. Patients with ulcerative colitis or familial polyposis coli now have the option of undergoing one of these procedures rather than a traditional ostomy. This article describes both procedures and covers preoperative and postoperative management, with emphasis on coordinated management by the ET nurse and surgeon.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Hull
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Erwin-Toth
mesh_terms: D001458:Bandages; D006801:Humans; D009720:Nurse Clinicians; D010351:Patient Discharge; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D011340:Problem Solving; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing*