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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2002; 15(3): 173-182
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-34085
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Preoperative Considerations and Creation of Normal Ostomies

Marc I. Brand1 , Nadav Dujovny2
  • 1Department of Colorectal Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL
  • 2Department of General Surgery, Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center, Chicago, IL
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20 September 2002 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Stomas provide fecal diversion in emergent and elective settings. Preoperative planning and counseling are extremely important to the creation of an acceptable and functional ostomy for the surgeon and the patient. Proper site selection helps decrease the incidence of postoperative complications. Ileostomy, colostomy, and cecostomy indications and techniques are discussed.

KEYWORDS

Stoma - ileostomy - colostomy - and cecostomy

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