AIM The aim of this study is to explore children's, young people's and parents' pre-operative experiences of continent stoma formation. BACKGROUND Current research investigating continent stoma surgery focuses on surgical outcomes including complication rates, adherence to management regimes, self-management practices and levels of continence achieved. Despite reports of pre-operative anxiety...

We present a case that encouraged us to revisit the management algorithm in single magnet ingestion [1]. A child had undergone a double-barrel sigmoid colostomy for anorectal malformation during neonatal period, with a plan for staged surgical repair. At four years of age he presented to the surgeon after ingestion of a single small magnet. The magnet was visible in the epigastrium on radiograp...

PURPOSE This study evaluated the efficacy of a water-soluble contrast enema (WCE) in predicting anastomotic healing after a low anterior resection (LAR). METHODS Between January 2000 and March 2012, 682 consecutive patients underwent a LAR or an ultra-low anterior resection (uLAR) and were followed up for leakage. Clinical leakage was established by using physical and laboratory findings. Rad...

PURPOSE Infection is one of the most frequent complications that can occur after ileostomy closure. The incidence of wound infection depends on the skin closure technique, but there is no agreement on the perfect closure method for an ileostomy wound. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence of infection, the patient's approval, and the patient's pain between purse-string closure (PS...

PURPOSE Fecal incontinence (FI) is a devastating problem for children. The failure of optimal medical treatment may require further interventions such as appendicocutaneostomy. We report on a patients' perspective of the success of a Malone procedure for FI. PATIENTS AND METHODS The records of 32 patients who had undergone ACE procedure in the past 9 years were reviewed. Patients and families...

Aim The impact of construction techniques on the development stoma complications is partly undiscovered. aim this paper was to report and analyse three surgical in a randomized controlled trial Stoma-Const stoma-related as well identifying risk factors patient-reported function planned secondary analysis. Methods This randomized, multicenter where all patients scheduled receive an end colostomy...

This is the second of a two-part unit on issues surrounding sexuality following stoma formation. Part 1 outlined background, and the need to provide holistic patient care that incorporates both the physical and psychosocial issues surrounding stoma formation. This part outlines practical advice and support that nurses can provide for patients.

This article aims to increase healthcare professionals' understanding of the pre and post-operative care of patients undergoing stoma-forming surgery. Areas covered include pre-operative information given to patients, post-operative nursing care and psychological considerations that should be taken into account for any patient undergoing stoma-forming surgery.

UNLABELLED Loop stoma allows reducing the percentage of anastomotic leak and re-operation caused by this complication. Our department has performed the loop stoma on a skin bridge since 2011. The aim of the study was to evaluate the early results of treatment after the skin bridge loop stoma creation in comparison with the stoma made on a plastic rod. Both groups had 20 patients. MATERIAL AND...