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Review
. 2001 Jan;28(1):6-17.
doi: 10.1067/mjw.2001.112082.

The state of the standard diversion

J C Colwell  1 , M Goldberg, J Carmel
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Review

The state of the standard diversion

J C Colwell et al. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2001 Jan.

Abstract

A fecal or urinary diversion is frequently recommended for a variety of patient conditions. This article will review some of the history of stoma creation, discuss current practices in stoma care, and summarize the current literature regarding stomal complications. Outcomes of fecal and urinary diversion procedures will be depicted, and postoperative quality of life will be described. An update of current ostomy equipment will be presented, along with the crucial role of the WOC nurse in stoma care rehabilitation. Areas for future research in the ongoing drive for evidence-based practice will be highlighted.

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  • Comments regarding January 2001 ostomy articles.
    D'Orazio M. D'Orazio M. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2002 Mar;29(2):65-7; author reply 67. doi: 10.1067/mjw.2002.122533. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2002. PMID: 11901412 No abstract available.

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