Colostomy: Creation and closure

Abstract

Colostomy is an operation frequently performed in pediatric surgery, especially for cases of anorectal malformations and Hirschsprung's disease. Despite its benefits, it can produce significant morbidity. Double-barreled colostomy is common in pediatric surgery. The technical details of creation and closure of the sigmoid double-barreled loop colostomy for the intermediate-type anorectal malformation are described. Surgical technique of umbilical double-barreled loop colostomy is also described as an alternative, unique, and cosmetically excellent method.