Sitting a transverse colostomy.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
Traditional teaching suggests that a transverse colostomy should be sited in the right upper quadrant. This study of 67 colostomies (26 right upper quadrant and 41 right iliac fossa) indicates that they should be placed in the optimum position for each patient, which is usually the right iliac fossa.
Medical subject headings
- Colostomy