Does the timing of protective ileostomy closure post-low anterior resection have an impact on the outcome? A retrospective study

Summary: Background: The optimal timing for ileostomy closure remains controversial, most of the surgeons are closing ileostomy after two to three months, although ileostomy closure considered a simple procedure, it can cause significant morbidity; this study aims to clarify any relation between th...

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Main Authors: Fozan Sauri, Ahmad Sakr, Ho Seung Kim, Mohammed Alessa, Radwan Torky, Eman Zakarneh, Seung Yoon Yang, Nam Kyu Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-01-01
Series:Asian Journal of Surgery
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1015958420303225