Abstract
Background: Stomal prolapse is a common complication of transverse loop colostomies. Although rarely required, surgical correction is associated with potential morbidity. We describe a novel surgical approach to repair stomal herniation that aims to decrease perioperative morbidity. Case: A 57 year-old patient with stage IVB adenocarcinoma of the cervix underwent a transverse loop colostomy for palliation of a rectovaginal fistula. Several months later, she presented with a large symptomatic stomal prolapse and elected local surgical correction. Under general anesthesia, we performed a revision of the colostomy with a stapling device. Conclusion: Although long-term data are lacking, this approach is easy, safe, and a reasonable alternative for palliative revision of a prolapsed colostomy stoma.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 549-551 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Gynecologic oncology |
Volume | 111 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 2008 |
Keywords
- Cervical cancer
- Stomal complication
- Stomal prolapse
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Oncology
- Obstetrics and Gynecology