Vanderbilt Colon and Rectal Surgery
Patient Handouts
The following are publications that we have prepared for patients and their families to try to simplify the care of certain conditions as well as post-operative care. These are educational materials only and may not apply to all patients in all situations. Please be sure to consult a health professional before taking any course of medical treatment(s).
For clinicians, feel free to use these for your patients, but please give us credit. Thank you.
After Ileostomy Take-Down
Home care instructions for ileal pouch patients
Ileostomy Takedown After LAR or Coloanal Procedure
Home care instructions after low anterior resection of coloanal procedure
Following Incision & Drainage of Abscess or Incision & Drainage of External Hemmrhoid
Controlling Incontinence of Your Bowels
Perineal Strengthening Exercises
Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
