摘要 |
<p>A surgical device for discharge of faecal matter from the colon comprises a bent drainage duct whose inner end lies within the lumen of the colon and is surrounded by an inflatable bag for filling the lumen, the outer end of the duct projecting through the side of the inflatable bag and through the wall of the colon. The outer end of the duct is held in position by a flange which lies against the surface of the patient's skin and is coupled to the duct.</p> |