Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
. 2002 Dec;45(12):1661-4.
doi: 10.1007/s10350-004-7255-0.

Colostomy closure after Hartmann's procedure with fast-track rehabilitation

Linda Basse  1 , Dorthe Hjort Jacobsen, Per Billesbølle, Henrik Kehlet
Affiliations

Colostomy closure after Hartmann's procedure with fast-track rehabilitation

Linda Basse et al. Dis Colon Rectum. 2002 Dec.

Abstract

Purpose: The aim of this study was to assess the effect of postoperative multimodal rehabilitation after colostomy closure after Hartmann's procedure.

Methods: Twenty-seven consecutive patients scheduled for colostomy closure after Hartmann's procedure received continuous postoperative epidural analgesia, laxative, and enforced oral liquids, protein drinks, and mobilization.

Results: Defecation occurred at a median 2 days postoperatively. Mean and median postoperative stay was 3 days, with two readmissions (1 anastomotic dehiscence and 1 social) increasing mean total 1-month hospital stay to 4.3 (median, 3) days. No other complications occurred except three superficial wound infections.

Conclusion: Postoperative hospital stay and morbidity may be reduced with multimodal rehabilitation after open colostomy closure after Hartmann's resection.

PubMed Disclaimer

Publication types