Quality of Life and Bowel Function Following Early Closure of a Temporary Ileostomy in Patients with Rectal Cancer: A Report from a Single-Center Randomized Controlled Trial

The aim of this study was to assess quality of life and bowel function in patients undergoing early vs. standard ileostomy closure. We retrospectively assessed patients from our previous randomized controlled trial. Patients with a temporary ileostomy who underwent rectal cancer surgery and did not...

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Main Authors: Audrius Dulskas, Vidas Petrauskas, Justas Kuliavas, Klaudija Bickaite, Mikalojus Kairys, Kastytis Pauza, Alfredas Kilius, Egidijus Sangaila, Rimantas Bausys, Eugenijus Stratilatovas
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/4/768