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Prevention of hernia after enterostomy.

P H Sugarbaker1

  • 1Cancer Institute, Washington Hospital Center, District of Columbia 20010.

Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary

Preventing enterostomy hernias involves a new surgical technique. By closing the space between the intestine and the enterostomy tunnel, hernias can be avoided.

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Area of Science:

  • Surgical innovation
  • Gastrointestinal surgery
  • Abdominal wall reconstruction

Background:

  • Enterostomies are generally well-tolerated when functioning optimally.
  • A frequent complication of enterostomies is the development of a hernia at the stoma site.
  • Hernia formation is attributed to the separation of the enterostomy tunnel's lateral aspect from the intestine's seromuscular layer, creating a space that enlarges with intra-abdominal pressure.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and demonstrate a novel principle for enterostomy construction.
  • To present a technique aimed at preventing parastomal hernias following enterostomy creation.

Main Methods:

  • A new surgical approach for enterostomy construction is detailed.
  • The technique involves precise positioning of the intestine within the tunnel.
  • Sutures are utilized to approximate the lateral aspect of the tunnel with the intestine, eliminating any potential space.

Main Results:

  • The described method aims to prevent the formation of a space conducive to hernia development.
  • By ensuring no space exists between the tunnel and the intestine, hernia occurrence is precluded.

Conclusions:

  • The presented principle offers a method to prevent parastomal hernias.
  • Optimizing enterostomy construction by eliminating space can improve patient outcomes and reduce complications.

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