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[Enterostomy in Crohn disease].

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Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|April 1, 1991
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This study analyzed 129 enterostomies in Crohn's disease patients, finding advanced fistulas were the main reason for stoma creation. Successful stoma closure was more likely with shorter symptom duration and no rectal involvement.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Context:

  • Crohn's disease frequently necessitates surgical intervention, including enterostomies.
  • Enterostomies are often required due to complications like fistulas and abscesses.

Purpose:

  • To report the indications, techniques, and prognosis of 129 enterostomies in Crohn's disease patients.
  • To identify factors influencing the need for and potential closure of enterostomies.

Summary:

  • Advanced perianal or entero-genital fistulas were the primary indication for 60% of primary and 46% of repeated enterostomies.
  • Loop ileostomies were preferred over colostomies to minimize complications.
  • Factors such as initial rectal involvement or perianal fistulas predicted the long-term need for a stoma.

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Impact:

  • Approximately 50% of temporary enterostomies and one-third of those for distal fistulas were successfully closed.
  • Shorter symptom duration (<7 years), fewer than two prior operations, and absence of rectal involvement significantly improved the chances of stoma closure.