Jove
Visualize
Contact Us

Related Experiment Videos

Transcutaneous defunctioning colostomy.

F R Sykes

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |July 1, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    A novel occlusive tube colostomy technique eliminates the need for a second surgery to close the stoma. This method offers superior outcomes for defunctioning the unobstructed distal bowel compared to traditional approaches.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Microbiological survey of the incubated eggs of chickens and waterfowl.

    British poultry science·1972
    Same journal

    Trimester-Specific Safety of Laparoscopic versus Open Abdominal Surgery During Pregnancy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

    The British journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    The Gut Microbiome in Surgical Oncology: Mechanisms, Perioperative Outcomes, and Therapeutic Opportunities.

    The British journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Patient-led, home-based follow-up for colorectal cancer: the DISTANCE multicentre stepped-wedge cluster-randomised trial.

    The British journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Correction to: Reduced secretory efficiency in parathyroid carcinoma: diagnostic value of the PTH-to-tumour-volume ratio.

    The British journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Global disparities in hepatocellular carcinoma outcomes: multicentre study.

    The British journal of surgery·2026
    Same journal

    Surgical Outcomes from Nationwide Implementation of the International Best-Practice for Locally Advanced Pancreatic Cancer (PREOPANC-4) study.

    The British journal of surgery·2026
    See all related articles
    JoVE
    x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
    ABOUT JoVE
    OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
    AUTHORS
    Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
    LIBRARIANS
    TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
    RESEARCH
    JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
    EDUCATION
    JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
    Terms & Conditions of Use
    Privacy Policy
    Policies

    Area of Science:

    • Surgical Techniques
    • Gastrointestinal Surgery
    • Colorectal Surgery

    Background:

    • Loop colostomy and caecostomy are common methods for defunctioning the distal bowel.
    • These procedures often require a second operation for stoma closure, increasing patient morbidity and healthcare costs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a novel technique for constructing an occlusive tube colostomy.
    • To highlight the advantages of this technique, particularly the avoidance of a second operative procedure for closure.

    Main Methods:

    • Detailed description of the surgical technique for creating an occlusive tube colostomy.
    • Comparative discussion of the occlusive tube colostomy versus loop colostomy and caecostomy.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • The described occlusive tube colostomy technique does not necessitate a subsequent operative procedure for closure.
    • This method provides effective defunctioning of the unobstructed distal bowel.

    Conclusions:

    • The occlusive tube colostomy is a superior alternative to loop colostomy or caecostomy for specific clinical scenarios.
    • This technique simplifies patient management by eliminating the need for a reversal surgery.