Clinical Outcomes of Ileostomy Closure during versus after Adjuvant Chemotherapy in Patients with Rectal Cancer

Background. Protective ileostomy can effectively prevent severe anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer surgery; however, the optimal timing for ileostomy closure during adjuvant chemotherapy remains unclear. This study aimed to explore the safety and long-term outcomes of early ileostomy closure du...

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Main Authors: Fan He, Fuyu Yang, Chenglin Tang, Defei Chen, Dongqin Zhao, Junjie Xiong, Yu Zou, Guoquan Huang, Kun Qian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2024-01-01
Series:Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/2410643