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Safety of the temporary loop ileostomy.

O. Hallböök1, P. Matthiessen, T. Leinsköld

  • 1Department of Surgery, University Hospital, Linköping, Sweden Department of Surgery, Medical Center Hospital, Orebro, Sweden.

Colorectal Disease : the Official Journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland
|June 5, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Temporary loop ileostomy closure is generally safe, with a low mortality rate of 0.5%. Overall ostomy-related morbidity requiring re-operation was 6% in this study.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Colorectal Surgery

Background:

  • Temporary loop ileostomies are frequently employed after low anterior resection and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis.
  • Evaluating the complications associated with ileostomy closure is crucial for patient outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the morbidity and mortality associated with temporary loop ileostomy closure.
  • To identify specific complications following ileostomy closure in patients undergoing major colorectal surgery.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective analysis of 222 patients undergoing low anterior resection, ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, or continent ileostomy with a diverting loop ileostomy.
  • Follow-up for a minimum of 15 months, with data collection on ileostomy closure complications.

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Main Results:

  • Four patients (2%) required early ileostomy closure due to stomal retraction or bowel obstruction.
  • Post-closure complications occurred in 13% of patients, necessitating re-operation in 6% for small bowel obstruction or intra-abdominal abscess.
  • One death (0.5%) was directly attributed to ileostomy closure complications (intra-abdominal sepsis and heart failure).

Conclusions:

  • Ileostomy closure is associated with a low mortality rate.
  • Ostomy-related morbidity, including the need for re-operation, was observed in 6% of cases.
  • While generally safe, potential complications such as bowel obstruction and abscess formation warrant careful monitoring.