Functional outcomes from a randomized trial of early closure of temporary ileostomy after rectal excision for cancer.

CONCLUSION: Patients undergoing early stoma closure had fewer problems with soiling and fewer had a permanent stoma, although reduced LARS was not demonstrated in this cohort. Dedicated prospective studies are required to evaluate definitively the association between temporary ileostomy, LARS and timing of closure.
PMID: 30706439 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: The British Journal of Surgery - February 1, 2019 Category: Surgery Authors: Keane C, Park J, Öberg S, Wedin A, Bock D, O'Grady G, Bissett I, Rosenberg J, Angenete E Tags: Br J Surg Source Type: research