Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3874994 | The Journal of Urology | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Laparoscopic antegrade continence enema is an effective means of treating intractable fecal incontinence and constipation. Our technique of using in situ appendix without cecoplication requires minimal mobilization and manipulation of the blood supply. Secondary ischemia, adhesions and scar formation are reduced, alleviating the most common complication, stomal stenosis. Our results show that cecoplication is not necessary to maintain stomal continence.
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Authors
Dana K. Nanigian, Eric A. Kurzrock,