Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
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

Related Experiment Videos

[Experiences with the Erlangen magnetic closure system]

T Hager, M Flügel, H Kult

    Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
    |July 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    A magnetic closure system for colostomies and ileostomies can achieve continence in 70% of patients when surgical indications and techniques are optimized. The magnetic system itself was not the cause of poor outcomes in this study.

    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

    Buffer gas cooled ice chemistry. I. Buffer gas cell and mm-wave spectrometer.

    The Journal of chemical physics·2022
    Same author

    [Nodular tumour of the Vas deferens with epithelial structures].

    Der Pathologe·2021
    Same author

    [Pulmonary lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM)].

    Der Pathologe·2021
    Same author

    [Mesothelial proliferation of the tunica vaginalis testis].

    Der Pathologe·2020
    Same author

    First-in-man intraoperative Cerenkov luminescence imaging for oligometastatic prostate cancer using <sup>68</sup>Ga-PSMA-11.

    European journal of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging·2020
    Same author

    [Lung transplantation : Histomorphological diagnosis and clinical aspects].

    Der Pathologe·2019

    Area of Science:

    • Surgical innovation in ostomy management.
    • Gastrointestinal surgery and reconstructive procedures.

    Context:

    • Development of a novel magnetic closure system for colostomies and ileostomies at the University Hospital Erlangen/Nürnberg.
    • 113 magnetic systems implanted since November 1974.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a magnetic closure system in achieving continence for patients with colostomies and ileostomies.
    • To identify factors contributing to suboptimal outcomes and provide recommendations for improvement.

    Summary:

    • Initial results showed good outcomes in 31%, less good in 16%, and poor outcomes in 53% of patients.
    • Analysis revealed that faults in surgical indication and technique were primary reasons for poor results.
    • By addressing these surgical shortcomings, continence can potentially be achieved in up to 70% of patients.

    Impact:

    • Highlights the importance of precise surgical technique and patient selection for successful ostomy management.
    • Suggests that the magnetic closure system is a viable option for restoring continence when implemented correctly.
    • Provides a pathway to significantly improve patient quality of life through enhanced ostomy care.

    Related Experiment Videos