Proctostomy

**Proctostomy, what kind of procedure is it and is it necessary in your case**

Today we will look at the proctostomy procedure. At the first meeting, any doctor will confirm, based on the patient’s complaints, that in many cases it is necessary. After all, sometimes only surgery can save your life. Heralds an operation that mutilates the intestines and rectum.

Keeping in mind that the word “proctostomy” refers to a person who has had rectal polyps removed during proctotomy, it is necessary to emphasize when exactly you needed it. Let us remind you that this should be done in case of anomalies in the location of internal organs or

A proctostomy is an artificially created surgical opening in the rectum. Depending on the location of the proctostomy, there are several types of proctostomy: circular, angular or transvesical proctostomy.

Proctostomy according to the Carrel method is performed under anesthesia or light medicated sleep. The surgeon makes an opening over the stoma and then carefully separates the muscular tissue around the stoma site without disturbing the shape of the anal canal and musculature. Then all edges of the wound are carefully excised, treated with a dye, and controlled by suturing its muscles. The wound is sutured tightly with silk or synthetic ligatures. Before postoperative dressing or 2 hours after ostomy in children, it is recommended to empty the intestines and allow them to empty their bowels on their own without stimulation or medication. During the entire recovery period, manual bowel emptying should be performed every day in the morning and evening. After this, feces are removed from the stoma using the hydration method. In addition to manual bowel release during proctostomy according to Carrel, the child should know the following. Feces from external