Water-Soluble Enema Prior to Ileostomy Closure in Patients Undergoing Low Anterior Resection: Is It Necessary?

ConclusionRoutine water-soluble enema for the evaluation of colorectal anastomosis before ileostomy takedown does not provide additional information that changes patient management. The efficacy of this test in patients after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and low anterior resection should be reassessed.
Source: Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research