Abstract
Loop transverse colostomy is a procedure that has been traditionally employed on a temporary basis for a number of indications, but, with improvement of intestinal suturing and stapling techniques, the applicability of this modality has become quite limited. This paper addresses the issue of securing the loop and traces the history of the development of this method to decompress the bowel, to divert the fecal stream, and to defunctionalize the distal colon.
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Read in part at the meeting of The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Anaheim, California, June 12 to 17, 1988. Dr. Odenheimer is presently Staff Colon and Rectal Surgeon-Southern California Permanente Medical Group, Anaheim, California.