Appendicostomy irrigation for facilitating colonic evacuation in colostomy patients. Preliminary report.
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Abstract
A method for bowel irrigation through an appendicostomy (antegrade colonic enema) for patients with a left colostomy is described. The appendicostomy is easily constructed without morbidity. Irrigation through the appendicostomy is performed with minimum equipment, uses a small volume of irrigation water, and takes a relatively short time. This may improve colonic evacuation in patients with left colostomy.
Medical subject headings
- Appendix
- Colon
- Colostomy
- Surgical Stomas
- Therapeutic Irrigation