Introduction The term ostomy originates from the Latin word stoma, meaning “opening” or “origin,” and from the Greek word stomat, meaning “mouth.” Historically it is unclear when and how the first ostomies were created, although evidence suggests that the earliest…
Introduction The continent ileostomy has an interesting history. It began as a revolutionary concept and technique, only to fall out of routine use because of technical issues and ultimately a better alternative: the ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA). Indications for a…
Introduction Toxic colitis and megacolon fall within the spectrum of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Toxic colitis, also referred to as acute, fulminant, or severe colitis, is a potentially life-threatening form of IBD. Patients display gastrointestinal symptoms in conjunction with signs…