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Murine Distal Colostomy, A Novel Model of Diversion Colitis in C57BL/6 Mice
Published on: July 12, 2018
[Laparoscopic colostomy, indications and technical notes]
M Pittaluga1, E Personnettaz, R Scala
1III Divisione Chirurgia Generale, Ospedale Cuorgnè, ASL 9, Ivrea, TO.
Il Giornale Di Chirurgia
|June 7, 2005
Abstract:
The aim of this article was to review the main indications of laparoscopic colostomy. A series of 9 patients is reported, stressing the technical steps of laparoscopic colostomy. The laparoscopic approach in patients with unresectable colorectal cancer permit to avoidance mayor laparotomy. In conclusion this technique appears safe, feasible and effective.
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