Percutane endoscopische colostomie

Percutaneous endoscopic colonostomy (PEC) offers a solution for patients with refractory chronic constipation. Through PEC the colon is flushed antegradely, within the patient’s view and reach, in contrary to retrograde rectal irrigation. PEC insertion is less invasive than surgical interventions and easy to remove in case of failure. In our experience, a surgical ileostomy may be prevented in 60% of patients.

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