Transcutaneous implant evacuation system: a new approach to continent stoma construction
Aim Several attempts have been made to construct a mechanical continent stoma without success. A system based on a titanium implant has been developed in an animal model. Following evaluation of this device in animals, the transcutaneous implant evacuation system (TIES) has now been tested in human...
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Published in | Colorectal disease Vol. 13; no. 11; pp. e379 - e382 |
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Main Authors | , , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Oxford, UK
Blackwell Publishing Ltd
01.11.2011
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Summary: | Aim Several attempts have been made to construct a mechanical continent stoma without success. A system based on a titanium implant has been developed in an animal model. Following evaluation of this device in animals, the transcutaneous implant evacuation system (TIES) has now been tested in humans.
Method The implant consists of a titanium cylinder including a mesh and a plastic cap. This design allows the intestine and subcutaneous tissue to grow into the device. Four patients with inflammatory bowel disease underwent surgery. The indications for surgery were malfunctioning pouches or skin problems around the stoma. Following abdominal surgery, implantation of the device was made behind the external fascia with diversion of the ileum through the device to create a permanent stoma.
Results Primary surgery was uncomplicated. Skin tissue growth into the implant was delayed in one case and one patient had impaired healing between intestine and the device. In these cases minor surgical correction was necessary. The tested cap design in the current device was inconvenient and needs to be further developed. No local infections occurred.
Conclusion This first clinical study of the TIES device has shown few device‐related complications and no significant safety concerns. In our experience bridging of connective tissue between the intestine and skin is crucial for healing. Further development of the lid, the implant and the implantation method within clinical trials is necessary before the device can be introduced in general practice. |
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Bibliography: | istex:C248807B08C78014175E85C06CA252FDE1B35B54 ArticleID:CODI2739 ark:/67375/WNG-MWBTPSRG-5 This was a poster presentation at the European Society of Coloproctology meeting, ESCP 2010. ObjectType-Article-1 SourceType-Scholarly Journals-1 ObjectType-Feature-2 content type line 23 |
ISSN: | 1462-8910 1463-1318 1463-1318 |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1463-1318.2011.02739.x |