From the reviews:“This update of a book on intestinal stomas continues the long history of excellence established by the first edition in 1967, supplying a comprehensive account of the indications, techniques, and complications of stoma care, creation, and takedown. … It is written for practicing surgeons by leaders in their fields. … The multiauthored format allows fresh perspectives and well-written, concise text. The illustrations are outstanding. The easy-to-read format and breathtaking illustrations make this a quality book … .” (John C. Byrn, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2012)

• Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Dedication.- Contributors List.- Intestinal Stomas: Historical Overview.- Gastrointestinal Anatomy.- Structure and Function of the Large Bowel.- Physiologic and Metabolic Effects of Intestinal Stomas.- Quality of Life of the Ostomate.- Wound, Ostomy, and Continence/Enterostomal Therapy (WOC/ET) Nursing.- Ileostomy.- Medical Management of the High Output Enterostomy and Enterocutaneous Fistula.- Intestinal Stomas and the Biliary Tree.- Continent Ileostomy.- Colostomy: Types, Indications, Formation and Reversal.- Laparoscopic Ostomy Surgery.- Ostomies in Trauma.- CCF Color Photo Gallery.- Stomas Via Percutaneous Endoscopy.- Gastrointestinal Stomas in Infants and Children.- Antegrade Colonic Enema (ACE).- Urinary Stomas.- Enterocutaneous Fistula.- Parastomal Hernia.- Surgical Treatment of Peristomal Skin Conditions.- Stomal Prolapse.- Challenging Stomas.

From the reviews:“This update of a book on intestinal stomas continues the long history of excellence established by the first edition in 1967, supplying a comprehensive account of the indications, techniques, and complications of stoma care, creation, and takedown. … It is written for practicing surgeons by leaders in their fields. … The multiauthored format allows fresh perspectives and well-written, concise text. The illustrations are outstanding. The easy-to-read format and breathtaking illustrations make this a quality book … .” (John C. Byrn, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2012)

• Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Dedication.- Contributors List.- Intestinal Stomas: Historical Overview.- Gastrointestinal Anatomy.- Structure and Function of the Large Bowel.- Physiologic and Metabolic Effects of Intestinal Stomas.- Quality of Life of the Ostomate.- Wound, Ostomy, and Continence/Enterostomal Therapy (WOC/ET) Nursing.- Ileostomy.- Medical Management of the High Output Enterostomy and Enterocutaneous Fistula.- Intestinal Stomas and the Biliary Tree.- Continent Ileostomy.- Colostomy: Types, Indications, Formation and Reversal.- Laparoscopic Ostomy Surgery.- Ostomies in Trauma.- CCF Color Photo Gallery.- Stomas Via Percutaneous Endoscopy.- Gastrointestinal Stomas in Infants and Children.- Antegrade Colonic Enema (ACE).- Urinary Stomas.- Enterocutaneous Fistula.- Parastomal Hernia.- Surgical Treatment of Peristomal Skin Conditions.- Stomal Prolapse.- Challenging Stomas.

From the reviews:“This update of a book on intestinal stomas continues the long history of excellence established by the first edition in 1967, supplying a comprehensive account of the indications, techniques, and complications of stoma care, creation, and takedown. … It is written for practicing surgeons by leaders in their fields. … The multiauthored format allows fresh perspectives and well-written, concise text. The illustrations are outstanding. The easy-to-read format and breathtaking illustrations make this a quality book … .” (John C. Byrn, Doody’s Review Service, May, 2012)

• Preface.- Acknowledgements.- Dedication.- Contributors List.- Intestinal Stomas: Historical Overview.- Gastrointestinal Anatomy.- Structure and Function of the Large Bowel.- Physiologic and Metabolic Effects of Intestinal Stomas.- Quality of Life of the Ostomate.- Wound, Ostomy, and Continence/Enterostomal Therapy (WOC/ET) Nursing.- Ileostomy.- Medical Management of the High Output Enterostomy and Enterocutaneous Fistula.- Intestinal Stomas and the Biliary Tree.- Continent Ileostomy.- Colostomy: Types, Indications, Formation and Reversal.- Laparoscopic Ostomy Surgery.- Ostomies in Trauma.- CCF Color Photo Gallery.- Stomas Via Percutaneous Endoscopy.- Gastrointestinal Stomas in Infants and Children.- Antegrade Colonic Enema (ACE).- Urinary Stomas.- Enterocutaneous Fistula.- Parastomal Hernia.- Surgical Treatment of Peristomal Skin Conditions.- Stomal Prolapse.- Challenging Stomas.