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Loop ileostomy after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis--is it necessary?
M C Winslet1, G Barsoum, W Pringle
1Department of Surgery and Stoma Care, General Hospital, Birmingham, United Kingdom.
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Loop ileostomy formation and closure for ileal pouch-anal anastomosis patients show significant complication rates of 41% and 30%. This morbidity requires careful consideration against the benefits of avoiding temporary fecal diversion in restorative proctocolectomy.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Procedures
- Colorectal Surgery
Background:
- Loop ileostomy is commonly employed after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis to prevent chronic pelvic sepsis.
- Restorative proctocolectomy aims to restore bowel continuity and function after rectal excision.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the complication rates associated with the formation and subsequent closure of loop ileostomies.
- To assess the morbidity of loop ileostomies in the context of restorative proctocolectomy.
Main Methods:
- Prospective study of 34 patients undergoing restorative proctocolectomy with loop ileostomy.
- Data collection on complications related to ileostomy formation and closure.
Main Results:
- Ileostomy formation was associated with a 41% complication rate.
- Ileostomy closure carried a 30% complication rate.
Conclusions:
- The morbidity associated with loop ileostomy formation and closure is substantial.
- The benefits of avoiding temporary fecal diversion must be weighed against the risks of ileostomy complications in restorative proctocolectomy.
Abstract:
Construction of a loop ileostomy is usually advised in patients having an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis to minimize the complication of chronic pelvic sepsis. Formation and closure of a loop ileostomy was associated with a 41 percent and 30 percent complication rate, respectively, in a prospective series of 34 patients. This morbidity must now be assessed in relation to the benefits of avoiding temporary fecal diversion in restorative proctocolectomy.