Closure of defunctioning loop ileostomy is associated with considerable morbidity

2012135 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Abhiram Sharma · University of Rochester Medical Center

Andrew–Paul Deeb · University of Rochester Medical Center

Aaron S. Rickles · University of Rochester Medical Center

James C. Iannuzzi · University of Rochester Medical Center

John R.T. Monson · University of Rochester Medical Center

Fergal J. Fleming · University of Rochester Medical Center

Abstract

Closure of ileostomy is associated with a significant complication rate. It may use as many resources as the primary surgery and is not a minor follow-up operation.

Topics & Keywords

Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments Stoma care and complications Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Colorectal Disease

Volume 15, Issue 4, pp. 458-462

DOI: 10.1111/codi.12029

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