The safety of early versus late ileostomy reversal after low anterior rectal resection: a retrospective study in 47 patients.

CONCLUSIONS: No association was observed between the time of closure and development of major complications; however, there was an increased likelihood of minor complications after EC. This study provides a basis on which future treatment guidelines for early stoma closure may be developed without affecting patient quality of life.
PMID: 33423686 [PubMed]

Source: Patient Safety in Surgery - January 10, 2021 Category: Surgery Authors: Fukudome I, Maeda H, Okamoto K, Kuroiwa H, Yamaguchi S, Fujisawa K, Shiga M, Dabanaka K, Kobayashi M, Namikawa T, Hanazaki K Tags: Patient Saf Surg Source Type: research