Ann Coloproctol.  2023 Aug;39(4):357-361. 10.3393/ac.2022.00962.0137.

Endoscopic transstomal stent insertion: a novel approach for a stenosed stoma in a challenging patient

• Aljarad F
• Gumber A
• McLeary AM
• Shalli K

• KMID: 2545307
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3393/ac.2022.00962.0137

Abstract

Transstomal stent deployment to maintain the patency of stoma in a challenging patient who developed stoma stenosis, is a minimal invasive, novel technique. This is a new and alternative approach in management of stoma stenosis in a difficult case using a biodegradable stent for end colostomy.

Keyword

Colostomy; Stenosis; Stents; Novel technique