French surgeon performed the first documented ostomy surgery for bowel blockage. A sponge was attached to the opening with a bandage to absorb any effluent.
First Documented Ostomy Surgery
We would like to congratulate the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute Academic Chair, Dr Kimberly LeBlanc, PhD, RN, MN, NSWOC, WOCC (C) on winning the Gold Medal for "Innovation in Skin Integrity" at the 2021 Journal of Wound Care (JWC)-WUWHS Awards! https://t.co/giS7aXSwG4
Join global interdisciplinary clinical experts and ERAS® Executive Committee members to discuss the role of ERAS® delivery during COVID-19. Free to register. @ErasSociety, https://t.co/oK9Stq7tKW https://t.co/UwZ4jYfvpq
Didn't get a chance to tune in live for yesterday's webinar on Canadian Ostomy Reimbursement and the Disability Tax Credit? Don't fret! Access the webinar recording at https://t.co/zUuhaCwzGu https://t.co/levIvyimMl
