[Disposable obturator system for colostomized patients. Experience with thirty patients over one year]

The objective of this study, conducted according to a specially designed protocol, was to evaluate the efficacy of a disposable obturator in patients with an artificial anus. The obturator was tested for 1 year in 30 patients with a colostomy. The characteristics of these patients, the system adopted for training and follow-up and the results obtained are analysed. The disposable stopper gave favourable results as a contention system; the tolerance was good and no adverse effects were observed. In particular, the patients appreciated the absence of noise and odour and the security offered by this system. The contention systems in current use are reviewed followed by a discussion based on their experience and their results.