Temporary Ileostomy Versus Temporary Colostomy: A Meta-analysis of Complications

To compare the complications of temporary diverting ileostomy with those of temporary colostomy for patients with colorectal diseases. Methods: Two independent researchers conducted a systematic search for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) comparing temporary ileostomy with temporary colostomy in...

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Main Authors: Panuwat Lertsithichai, Pudsaporn Rattanapichart
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2004-07-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958409600336