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TEMPORARY RIGHT-SIDED COLOSTOMY IN CHRONIC DISEASES OF THE COLON.

TEMPORARY RIGHT-SIDED COLOSTOMY IN CHRONIC DISEASES OF THE COLON. On page 1475 of this issue of The Journal, is an article on "Colostomy for the Cure of Amebic Dysentery," which again forcibly illustrates the value of physiologic rest in the treatment of a diseased organ. Amebic dysentery is a serious disease. Harris, in an excellent article1 on the subject, says that out of 78 cases reported in this country there have been 30 deaths, and that after it becomes chronic the chances of recovery, even with the best treatment, are always bad. In view of such an unfavorable prognosis under medical treatment, temporary colostomy, as practiced by Barbat for Sullivan with such excellent results, is certainly to be commended in suitable cases. The formation of an artificial anus at the ileocecal valve in amebic dysentery was suggested some years ago by Corson,1 but it is not shown that he ever put his suggestion into practice. His object was http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png JAMA American Medical Association

TEMPORARY RIGHT-SIDED COLOSTOMY IN CHRONIC DISEASES OF THE COLON.

JAMA , Volume XXXV (23) – Dec 8, 1900

TEMPORARY RIGHT-SIDED COLOSTOMY IN CHRONIC DISEASES OF THE COLON.

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On page 1475 of this issue of The Journal, is an article on "Colostomy for the Cure of Amebic Dysentery," which again forcibly illustrates the value of physiologic rest in the treatment of a diseased organ. Amebic dysentery is a serious disease. Harris, in an excellent article1 on the subject, says that out of 78 cases reported in this country there have been 30 deaths, and that after it becomes chronic the chances of recovery, even with the best treatment, are always bad....
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American Medical Association
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Copyright © 1900 American Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Applicable FARS/DFARS Restrictions Apply to Government Use.
ISSN
0098-7484
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1538-3598
DOI
10.1001/jama.1900.02460490040002
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Abstract

On page 1475 of this issue of The Journal, is an article on "Colostomy for the Cure of Amebic Dysentery," which again forcibly illustrates the value of physiologic rest in the treatment of a diseased organ. Amebic dysentery is a serious disease. Harris, in an excellent article1 on the subject, says that out of 78 cases reported in this country there have been 30 deaths, and that after it becomes chronic the chances of recovery, even with the best treatment, are always bad. In view of such an unfavorable prognosis under medical treatment, temporary colostomy, as practiced by Barbat for Sullivan with such excellent results, is certainly to be commended in suitable cases. The formation of an artificial anus at the ileocecal valve in amebic dysentery was suggested some years ago by Corson,1 but it is not shown that he ever put his suggestion into practice. His object was

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Published: Dec 8, 1900

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