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Loop ileostomy for temporary fecal diversion

R E Khoo1, M M Cohen, G M Chapman

  • 1Department of Surgery, Rose Medical Center, Denver, Colorado.

American Journal of Surgery
|May 1, 1994
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Loop ileostomies are safe and effective for temporary fecal diversion in ileoanal pouch procedures. Creating and closing these ileostomies results in low morbidity and few complications.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology and Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes
  • Stoma Care

Background:

  • Ileostomies are frequently used for temporary fecal diversion after ileoanal pouch procedures.
  • Assessing the morbidity associated with loop ileostomy creation and closure is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively evaluate the morbidity associated with creating and closing loop ileostomies in patients undergoing ileoanal pouch procedures.
  • To determine the safety and efficacy of loop ileostomies as a temporary diversion method.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective study of 203 consecutive patients undergoing ileoanal pouch procedures with loop ileostomy creation between 1983 and 1991.
  • Analysis of complications related to ileostomy creation, diversion, and closure.

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Main Results:

  • Low overall morbidity: 1 death (liver failure), 1 pouch-vaginal fistula requiring pouch excision.
  • Of 201 patients with ileostomy closure, only 7% required surgery for ileostomy-related issues.
  • Post-closure complications occurred in only 2% of patients.

Conclusions:

  • Loop ileostomy creation and closure are associated with low morbidity and few complications.
  • Loop ileostomy is an effective and safe method for temporary fecal diversion, potentially reducing pouch sepsis.
  • Loop ileostomy is recommended as the stoma of choice for temporary fecal diversion in various clinical scenarios.