Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy: a useful technique when surgery is not an option.
- Resource Type
- Academic Journal
- Authors
- Tun G; Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, South Yorkshire, UK.; Bullas D; Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, South Yorkshire, UK.; Bannaga A; Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, South Yorkshire, UK.; Said EM; Department of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy, Barnsley Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, South Yorkshire, UK.
- Source
- Publisher: The Society Country of Publication: Greece NLM ID: 101121847 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Print ISSN: 1108-7471 (Print) Linking ISSN: 11087471 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Ann Gastroenterol Subsets: PubMed not MEDLINE
- Subject
- Language
- English
- ISSN
- 1108-7471
Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy (PEC) is a minimally invasive endoscopic procedure that offers an alternative treatment for high-risk patients with sigmoid volvulus or intestinal pseudo-obstruction who have tried conventional treatment options without success or those who are unfit for surgery. The procedure acts as an irrigation or decompressing channel and provides colonic 'fixation' to the anterior abdominal wall. The risk of complications highlights the importance of informed consent for patients and relatives.
Competing Interests: None