descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 01 Nov 1973 English Publisher:Ovid Technologies (Wolters Kluwer Health)Journal:Diseases of the Colon & Rectum, volume 16, pages 515-516 (issn: 0012-3706,

Authors: Narasihma Rao; Sibu P. Saha; Sam E. Stephenson;

doi: 10.1007/bf02588880

pmid: 4769228

Complications of colostomy

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Abstract

A review of 200 colostomies showed that the incidence of complications was 11 per cent. Prolapse was the most common complication. Indications for colostomy and factors resulting in complications are mentioned. Technics that may prevent or reduce the incidence of complications are briefly discussed.

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Keywords

Inflammation, Colonic Diseases, Hernia, Colostomy, Humans, Fascia, Abscess, Intestinal Obstruction

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