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Correction of end colostomy prolapse using a curved surgical stapler, performed under sedation

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Acute stoma prolapse most commonly occurs following emergency surgery, frequently in patients with significant medical co-morbidities. Correction often requires re-laparotomy and resiting of the stoma, placing an already frail patient at risk of further morbidity. An elderly patient experienced an end colostomy prolapse 14 days following emergency laparotomy. A novel technique was employed using the CONTOUR® curved stapling device to excise the prolapsed segment, under a brief period of intravenous sedation, thereby avoiding the sequelae of general anaesthetic. No complications were experienced, and the patient was deemed fit for discharge 5-days post re-intervention.

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  1. City Hospital, Dudley Road, Birmingham, B18 7QH, UK

    H. J. M. Ferguson & S. Bhalerao

  2. 108, Hamilton Avenue, Halesowen, West Midlands, B62 8SJ, UK

    H. J. M. Ferguson

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Ferguson, H.J.M., Bhalerao, S. Correction of end colostomy prolapse using a curved surgical stapler, performed under sedation. Tech Coloproctol 14, 165–167 (2010). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-010-0568-1

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