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Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice
Published on: July 12, 2018
[Intestinal stoma: preoperative and postoperative management]
C Soravia1, S Beyeler, L Lataillade
1Spécialiste FMH en chirurgie, et chirurgie viscérale 1207 Genève.
Abstract:
The aim of this review is to present the management and indications of intestinal stomas. A stoma induces a body image alteration with important familial and social consequences. A preoperative visit to the stoma nurse prevents technical and/or psychological complications. Stoma nurses, surgeons and general practionners work together to help the patient in his/her new life. New stoma devices have also contributed to improve quality of life. Social and sexual activity can be maintain despite intestinal stoma with appropriate education.
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