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An assessment of colostomy irrigation

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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One hundred patients with permanent sigmoid colostomies were surveyed to determine their satisfaction and success with the “irrigation” technique of colostomy management. Most patients who irrigate their colostomies achieve continence. Odors and skin irritations are minimized. The irrigation method is economical, time efficient, and allows a reasonably liberal diet. It avoids bulky appliances and is safe. In appropriately selected patients, the irrigation technique is the method of choice for management of an end-sigmoid colostomy.

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  1. Departments of Colorectal Surgery and Enterostomal Therapy, Grand Rapids, Michigan

    Samuel S. Laucks II M.D., W. Patrick Mazier M.D., Jeffrey W. Milsom M.D., Susan E. Buffin L.P.N., E.T., Joan M. Anderson R.N., E.T., Mary Kay Warwick R.N. & James A. Surrell M.D.

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Laucks, S.S., Patrick Mazier, W., Milsom, J.W. et al. An assessment of colostomy irrigation. Dis Colon Rectum 31, 279–282 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02554360

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