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[Definitive colostomy and quality of life]
D Decannière1, J C Pector, A Gerard
1Institut Jules Bordet, Service de Chirurgie, Bruxelles.
Acta Chirurgica Belgica
|November 1, 1987
Abstract:
The authors present their experience with permanent colostomy after abdominoperineal resection of the rectum. In order to avoid colostomy-related complications, pre- and postsurgical care are of paramount importance as well as a proper surgical technique. Extraperitoneal colostomy prevents the frequency described early and late complications. Learning colostomy irrigation helps the patient to overcome any physical or psychological problems related to colostomy.