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Antegrade Colonic Enema (ACE)

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Retrograde rectal irrigation through various enema techniques is a well-accepted practice to empty the lower bowel and to relieve constipation and fecal soiling in patients with functional bowel disorders [1]. However, retrograde enemas can be technically challenging for elderly and disabled patients and may require caregiver assistance. For the patient with severe bowel dysfunction who is contemplating a permanent colostomy, the antegrade colonic enema (ACE) procedure may be a viable option.

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  1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA

    Brooke Gurland, Crina V. Floruta & Ian C. Lavery

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  1. Digestive Disease Institute, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Euclid Ave. 9500, Cleveland, 44195, Ohio, USA

    Victor W. Fazio

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    James S. Wu

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Gurland, B., Floruta, C.V., Lavery, I.C. (2012). Antegrade Colonic Enema (ACE). In: Fazio, V., Church, J., Wu, J. (eds) Atlas of Intestinal Stomas. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-78851-7_17

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