No survival advantage exists for patients undergoing loop ileostomy for clostridium difficile colitis

ConclusionsNo mortality difference was observed between LI and TAC. Prospective studies are required to determine the utility of LI.SummaryAn analysis of the ACS-NSQIP database was performed and demonstrates that no survival benefit exists for patients who undergo loop ileostomy for C difficile infection compared to those who undergo total colectomy; however, patients who undergo loop ileostomy are likely to retain their colon with low risk of requiring subsequent colectomy.
Source: The American Journal of Surgery - Category: Surgery Source Type: research