The adaptation of Altemeier's procedure to treat end colostomy prolapse: A simple option for day surgery

TY - JOUR

T1 - The adaptation of Altemeier's procedure to treat end colostomy prolapse

T2 - A simple option for day surgery

AU - Bulut, Orhan

PY - 2013/1

Y1 - 2013/1

N2 - Aim: A simple technique similar to an Altemeier perineal proctectomy is presented as a localised correction under intravenous sedation. Methods: Ten patients with prolapse of an end colostomy underwent this modified procedure between October 2010 and November 2011. Standard surgical and anaesthetic protocols were used. Results: Eight of the 10 procedures were performed in outpatient settings and completed within 60 minutes. The postoperative course was uneventful in each patient. The median follow-up was 11 months (range 4-15). Conclusion: This approach would appear to be a safe and reasonable alternative option for local treatment of a prolapsed colostomy stoma.

AB - Aim: A simple technique similar to an Altemeier perineal proctectomy is presented as a localised correction under intravenous sedation. Methods: Ten patients with prolapse of an end colostomy underwent this modified procedure between October 2010 and November 2011. Standard surgical and anaesthetic protocols were used. Results: Eight of the 10 procedures were performed in outpatient settings and completed within 60 minutes. The postoperative course was uneventful in each patient. The median follow-up was 11 months (range 4-15). Conclusion: This approach would appear to be a safe and reasonable alternative option for local treatment of a prolapsed colostomy stoma.

M3 - Journal article

SN - 0966-6532

VL - 19

SP - 4

EP - 6

JO - Ambulatory Surgery

JF - Ambulatory Surgery

IS - 1

ER -