Rectal stimulation with prebiotics and probiotics before ileostomy reversal: a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background Ileostomy closure is associated with a high rate of postoperative morbidity, and adynamic ileus is the most common complication, with an incidence of up to 32%. This complication is associated with delayed initiation of oral diet intake, abdominal distention, prolonged hospital s...

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Main Authors: Marília Marcelino, Francisco Tustumi, Lucas Soares Gerbasi, Rafael Vaz Pandini, Rafaela de Souza Novo, Marleny Novaes Figueiredo de Araujo, Elis Oliveira, Victor Edmond Seid, Sergio Eduardo Alonso Araujo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-01-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-023-07065-x