Loop ostomy following laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy

Abstract Background Both loop ileostomy (LI) and loop transverse colostomy (LTC) could achieve absolute fecal diversion and have several advantages. This study compared LI and LTC following laparoscopic low anterior resection for rectal cancer after neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy. Methods Between Jan...

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Main Authors: Xin Wu, Guole Lin, Huizhong Qiu, Yi Xiao, Bin Wu, Miner Zhong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-018-0325-x