Related Experiment Videos
[Multicenter study on the application of a continence device for ++ostomized patients]
F La Torre1, A Nicastro, L Persico Stella
1Ambulatorio Riabilitazione Stomizzati ed Incontinenze, III Patologia Chirurgica, Università degli Studi di Roma, La Sapienza.
Minerva Chirurgica
|April 1, 1995
Summary
The Conseal prosthesis effectively restores continence in patients with ileostomy or colostomy. It achieved an 88% positive rating, with 100% success in irrigated colostomy patients and 8-hour continence in ileostomy patients.
Area of Science:
- Medical Devices
- Surgical Rehabilitation
- Stoma Care
Background:
- Restoring continence is crucial for stomized patients' rehabilitation.
- The Conseal prosthesis represents a new generation of continence devices.
- Previous devices had limitations in managing stoma output and patient quality of life.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and safety of the Conseal Uni prosthesis in patients with low terminal digestive stomies.
- To assess patient satisfaction and functional outcomes with the Conseal prosthesis.
- To explore potential new applications for the Conseal prosthesis in stoma management.
Main Methods:
- A multicentre study involving 50 patients with ileostomy or colostomy.
- Patients were selected based on the absence of significant stomal or peristomal pathologies.
- Weekly evaluations for 4 weeks and a 24-month follow-up were conducted.
Main Results:
- Conseal received a positive judgement from 88% of patients.
- 100% of irrigated colostomy patients reported positive outcomes.
- 50% success rate in non-irrigated patients; 8-hour continence achieved in ileostomy patients.
Conclusions:
- The Conseal prosthesis is a valuable tool for restoring continence in stomized patients.
- Irrigation significantly improves outcomes for colostomy patients using Conseal.
- Conseal offers a promising solution for achieving continence in ileostomy patients, addressing a significant clinical need.