title: Split transverse colostomy: an alternative method of defunctioning the distal colon.
abstract: Split transverse colostomy is a novel method of defunctioning the distal colon. Herein, we describe the method of this procedure and present early interim results showing that this procedure is safe, relatively complication free and feasible for many pathologies affecting the colon and pelvis, especially in alleviation of symptoms for palliation.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Watford General Hospital, UK. mrariaz@hotmail.com
authors.forename: A A
authors.initials: AA
authors.lastname: Riaz
authors.forename: H H
authors.initials: HH
authors.lastname: Thompson
mesh_terms: D003108:Colonic Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D003125:Colostomy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000601:surgery*; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016896:Treatment Outcome