Ileostomy or colostomy for temporary decompression of colorectal anastomosis: systematic review and meta-analysis Ileostomia ou colostomia na descompressão temporária de anastomose colorretal: revisão sistemática da literatura e metanálise
PURPOSE: The controversy regarding whether loop ileostomy or loop transverse colostomy is a better method for temporary decompression of colorectal anastomosis motivated this review. METHODS: Five randomized trials were included, with 334 patients: 168 in the loop ileostomy group and 166 in the loop...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira para o Desenvolvimento da Pesquisa em Cirurgia
2008-06-01
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Series: | Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira |
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Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-86502008000300014 |