The rectus sling to prevent loop colostomy retraction: a case series.
Diverting stomas are being used increasingly in the management of rectal cancer, particularly with low anterior resection following neoadjuvant therapy. We describe a simple anchorage method for loop colostomy using a rectus fascial sling. This has been used successfully in fifteen patients with no complications or evidence of significant spill over of faecal contents into the efferent loop.
Atkin
Gary
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Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Barnet General Hospital, Wellhouse Lane, Barnet, Herts, EN4 3DJ, UK. gkatkin@blueyonder.co.uk
Scott
Mike A
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Mathur
Pawan
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Mitchell
Ian C
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