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Techniques in Coloproctology
Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology 11/2014

01-11-2014 | Trick of the Trade

Reversal of ileostomy utilising Lone Star Retractor System™

Authors: M. A. Glaysher, B. J. Moran

Published in: Techniques in Coloproctology | Issue 11/2014

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Closure or reversal of a de-functioning loop ileostomy necessitates meticulous dissection around the stoma down to the level of the anterior abdominal wall. This requires retraction in all directions in order to liberate the bowel circumferentially, allowing for bowel anastomosis to take place and return of the loop back into the abdominal cavity. Such a procedure often demands the aid of an assistant. This is especially true in obese patients or in the presence of dense adhesions where dissection becomes difficult and visualisation is compromised, often resulting in extension of the wound. …
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Metadata
Title
Reversal of ileostomy utilising Lone Star Retractor System™
Authors
M. A. Glaysher
B. J. Moran
Publication date
01-11-2014
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Techniques in Coloproctology / Issue 11/2014
Print ISSN: 1123-6337
Electronic ISSN: 1128-045X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10151-014-1202-4

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