The umbilicus as a site for temporary colostomy in infants

The umbilicus has been used as a site for temporary colostomy in 7 infants with imperforate anus or Hirschsprung's disease. There have been no complications specific to this site, and colostomy care is facilitated. After colostomy closure, the resulting scar closely resembles a normal umbilicus, and is cosmetically superior to the scar of a colostomy placed elsewhere.