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Loop colostomy—Barversus rod

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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A flat plastic bar can be used to exteriorize bowel in a loop colostomy. With it, the colostomy can be opened at the time of operation and a bag applied immediately. Early function occurs, fecal diversion is improved, and fecal soilage of the abdominal skin is eliminated.

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  1. Howard G. Greene M.D. (Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery)

    Present address: Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, New York

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  1. Department of Surgery, La Guardia Hospital, Forest Hills, New York

    Howard G. Greene M.D. (Assistant Clinical Professor of Surgery)

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Greene, H.G. Loop colostomy—Barversus rod. Dis Colon Rectum 14, 308–309 (1971). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02553206

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