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  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Health Economics

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  • The optimal timing for loop ileostomy closure is debated.
  • Early closure (EC) involves closure within two weeks of stoma formation, while late closure (LC) occurs after two weeks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the healthcare costs of early ileostomy closure (EC) versus late ileostomy closure (LC).
  • To evaluate the impact of EC on patient outcomes, including complications and readmissions.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective comparison of patients undergoing EC versus LC between 2008 and 2012.
  • Direct hospital costs were analyzed for both groups.

Main Results:

  • Early closure (EC) was associated with fewer ileostomy complications and hospital readmissions compared to late closure (LC).
  • EC resulted in significantly lower operative time and costs, with an average saving of NZD 3,004 per patient.
  • The EC group experienced a higher rate of post-closure wound infections, and community nursing costs favored the LC group.

Conclusions:

  • Early ileostomy closure (EC) leads to significant healthcare savings by reducing complications and readmissions, despite an increased risk of wound infections.
  • Strategies to minimize wound infections following EC are crucial for improving patient outcomes and maximizing cost-effectiveness.