[Use of stoma for decompression of the paralytic ileus (author's transl)].

Abstract

Indications for the construction of a stoma in the handling of paralytic ileus caused by peritonitis should be ascertained early and completely, since this method is probably the safest and fastest way to relieve advanced intestinal paralysis. There is no need for a secondary laparotomy in order to close the stoma when a catheter-entero- or colostomy is performed. Replacement of lost fluid and electrolytes through the stoma should no longer present serious problems because of the possibilities offered by modern intensive care treatment.

• Authors: G Kieninger
• Journal: Langenbecks Archiv fur Chirurgie (Langenbecks Arch Chir) Vol. 347 Pg. 429-31 (Nov 1978) ISSN: 0023-8236 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Darmdekompression bei der Paralyse: Stoma.
• PMID: 581600 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Catheterization
• Colostomy
• Humans
• Ileostomy
• Intestinal Obstruction (surgery)
• Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction (etiology, surgery)
• Postoperative Complications (surgery)
• Water-Electrolyte Balance