[Accidental destruction of a colostomy. Case report].
The case which we describe in the following article is an example of the application of new advances in stomatology as well as an example of perfect coordination among medical professionals. A basic element for high quality health care. We describe the accidental removal of a loop colostomy with detachment and colaspe of the stoma and the corresponding treatment followed in order to maintain the viability of the stoma. Finally, we mention the advantages obtained in choosing a conservative treatment for this kind of complicated stomas.
Grau Carbó
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Diplomado en Enfermería, SCIAS Hospital de Barcelona.
De Robles Miralbell
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Poca Prats
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Prados Guzmán
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Borras Marcet
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Díez-Cascon Menéndez
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D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D003106:Colon / Q000293:injuries*; D003125:Colostomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000451:nursing / Q000534:rehabilitation; D004868:Equipment Failure; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D012086:Reoperation; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods