The temporary colostomy
Dent, D.M.; Stevens, P.J.
South African Medical Journal 50(21): 809-811
1976
ISSN/ISBN: 0256-9574 PMID: 779057 Document Number: 105925
The indications for a temporary transverse colostomy are examined in the light of a year's experience of the Stomatherapy Service at Groote Schuur Hospital. A surgical technique, which employs primary colocutaneous suture and which may be used in both emergency and elective situations, is described.