Quality of life in a randomized trial of early closure of temporary ileostomy after rectal resection for cancer (EASY trial)

ConclusionAlthough the randomized study found that early closure of the temporary ileostomy was associated with significantly fewer complications, this clinical advantage had no effect on the patients' HRQOL. Registration number: NCT01287637 (https://www.clinicaltrials.gov).

Source: British Journal of Surgery - November 23, 2017 Category: Surgery Authors: J. Park, A. K. Danielsen, E. Angenete, D. Bock, A. C. Marinez, E. Haglind, J. E. Jansen, S. Skullman, A. Wedin, J. Rosenberg Tags: Original article Source Type: research