A simplified technique for loop colostomy closure

Wayne H. Schwesinger; Barry A. Levine; Arthur S. McFee

doi:10.1016/0002-9610(79)90398-2

A simplified technique for loop colostomy closure

Wayne H. Schwesinger, Barry A. Levine, Arthur S. McFee

Surgery

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Abstract

Stapling instruments have been used for gastrointestinal anastomoses and reconstruction with increasing regularity. A technique for loop colostomy closure employing a stapling device is described. This approach provides a secure closure while avoiding major contamination.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	330-331
Number of pages	2
Journal	The American Journal of Surgery
Volume	138
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9610(79)90398-2
Publication status	Published - Aug 1979

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Schwesinger, W. H., Levine, B. A., & McFee, A. S. (1979). A simplified technique for loop colostomy closure. The American Journal of Surgery, 138(2), 330-331. https://doi.org/10.1016/0002-9610(79)90398-2

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