Flexi-Seal for severe diarrhoea
What is it?
What is it?In case of severe diarrhoea, it is possible to place a Flexi-Seal through the anus and into the rectum. This balloon-enclosed thin tube facilitates the collection of the diarrhoea in a bag. This avoids the damage caused by multiple episodes of diarrhoea on the backside of a supine patient.
Potential risks
Potential risksThe risks of this procedure are limited. There is a rare risk of damaging the rectal mucosa. Should a problem arise, however, we will remove the Flexi-Seal. This is usually a sufficient solution.
Centres and specialist areas
Centres and specialist areas
Ghent - Intensive Care
Intensive Care, IC
Deinze - Intensive Care
Intensive Care, IC, intensive care
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Latest publication date: 13/08/2024
