Przegląd Gastroenterologiczny

Abstract

2/2022 vol. 17
Review paper

Perineal colostomy: advantages and disadvantages

  1. Department of Surgery, General University Hospital of Patras, Patras, Greece
  2. Department of Surgery, University Hospital of Larissa, Larissa, Greece
  3. Department of Internal Medicine, General University Hospital of Patras, Greece
Gastroenterology Rev 2022; 17 (2): 89–95
Online publish date: 2021/10/04
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The perineal colostomy is a reconstruction method performed after abdominoperineal resection for rectal malignancy. In this technique, the permanent colostomy is not placed in the left quadrant of the abdomen, but in the perineum. According to the literature, this technique provides many advantages such as a higher degree of satisfaction and greater quality of life to patients. Although this method could be a good option in selected patients, physicians should always be aware of the disadvantages of perineal colostomy.
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