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Sexual concerns in the patient with an ileostomy

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Diseases of the Colon & Rectum

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Fifty well-rehabilitated patients with ileostomy were studied to determine long-term sexual concerns. Patients' concerns related to the presence of an external appliance, the significant response of others to the ileostomy, and sexual function following surgery are discussed.

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  1. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, 280 North Smith Avenue, Suite 350, 55102, St. Paul, Minnesota

    Bonnie Sue Rolstad R.N., E.T.

  2. Department of Nursing, University of Minnesota Hospitals and Clinics, 280 North Smith Avenue, Suite 350, 55102, St. Paul, Minnesota

    Ginger Wilson R.N., E.T.

  3. Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, 280 North Smith Avenue, Suite 350, 55102, St. Paul, Minnesota

    David A. Rothenberger M.D.

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Rolstad, B.S., Wilson, G. & Rothenberger, D.A. Sexual concerns in the patient with an ileostomy. Dis Colon Rectum 26, 170–171 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02560164

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