-transparent.png){kind=logo}
The intracolonic bypass is a procedure preventing the gastrointestinal secretions and fecal contents from coming into contact with an anastomotic closure site without interrupting the intraluminal continuity of fecal flow from proximal to distal colon. Experimental and clinical data have indicated that the intracolonic bypass can protect such an anastomosis, in the presence of maximal colonic loadings, dehiscences, and fecal peritonitis. This single stage procedure obviates the necessity for construction and subsequent closure of a temporary colostomy in situations where it is currently indicated; the morbidity, mortality, psychologic problems, and economic costs associated with these multiple procedures are avoided. Sufficient experience now has been gained to recommend the intracolonic bypass as a viable alternate to temporary colostomy.
B Ravo, and
R Ger
February 1987,
International journal of colorectal disease,
B Ravo, and
R Ger
May 1988,
Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie,
B Ravo, and
R Ger
December 1988,
The Surgical clinics of North America,
B Ravo, and
R Ger
January 1990,
Advances in internal medicine,
B Ravo, and
R Ger
December 1990,
The American surgeon,
B Ravo, and
R Ger
February 1993,
Diseases of the colon and rectum,
B Ravo, and
R Ger
September 1988,
Zeitschrift fur Kinderchirurgie : organ der Deutschen, der Schweizerischen und der Osterreichischen Gesellschaft fur Kinderchirurgie = Surgery in infancy and childhood,
B Ravo, and
R Ger
May 1976,
South African medical journal = Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir geneeskunde,
