Early versus late reversal of diverting loop ileostomy in rectal cancer surgery: a multicentre randomized controlled trial

Abstract Diverting loop ileostomy has become routine in low anterior resection (LAR) for rectal cancer. The optimal time for stoma reversal is controversial. The aim of the present study was to compare the results after planned early (within 8–12 days) versus late (> 3 months) stoma reversal. The...

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Main Authors: Mark Bremholm Ellebæk, Sharaf Karim Perdawood, Signe Steenstrup, Sardar Khalaf, Jette Kundal, Sören Möller, Jacob Christian Bang, Jens Støvring, Niels Qvist
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Portfolio 2023-04-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-023-33006-4