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Prevention of hernia after enterostomy.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  2740975     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Enterostomies are usually well tolerated if they function optimally. A common problem is a hernia at the enterostomy site. Separation of the lateral aspect of the enterostomy tunnel from the seromuscular layer of the intestine permits a space to occur. With time, intra-abdominal pressure gradually enlarges this space to bring about the hernia. To prevent a hernia from developing after an enterostomy, a new principle of enterostomy construction is demonstrated. After proper positioning of the intestine within the tunnel, it is returned to the abdomen to allow accurate placement of sutures. These sutures bring together the lateral aspect of the tunnel and the remote side of the intestine. If no space is allowed, no hernia will occur.
Authors:
P H Sugarbaker
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Surgery, gynecology & obstetrics     Volume:  169     ISSN:  0039-6087     ISO Abbreviation:  Surg Gynecol Obstet     Publication Date:  1989 Jul 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1989-08-02     Completed Date:  1989-08-02     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0101370     Medline TA:  Surg Gynecol Obstet     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  75-7     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
Cancer Institute, Washington Hospital Center, District of Columbia 20010.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Enterostomy / adverse effects,  methods*
Hernia / etiology,  prevention & control
Humans
Intestinal Diseases / etiology,  prevention & control*

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