Use of intraluminal stapler device for creation of a permanent colostomy

• Published in: Techniques in coloproctology Vol. 8 Suppl 1; no. S1; pp. s93 - s96
• Main Authors: Christakis, C, Chatzidimitrou, C, Kontos, N, Papadopoulou, S, Karanikas, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy Springer Nature B.V 01.11.2004
• Subjects: Cohort Studies; Colostomy - instrumentation; Colostomy - methods; Emergency Medical Services; Equipment Design; Equipment Safety; Female; Humans; Male; Rectal Neoplasms - pathology; Rectal Neoplasms - surgery; Retrospective Studies; Risk Assessment; Sensitivity and Specificity; Surgical Staplers; Treatment Outcome

We present our experience with the use of the intraluminal stapler device for the purpose of creating of a dermal permanent colostomy, in cases of acute emergency operations and of regular programmed operations. The advantages of this method for those surgeons who use stapling devices are: controlle...