2022
DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-1755587/v1
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Defunctioning stoma in anterior resection for rectal cancer does not impact anastomotic leakage: a national population-based cohort study

Abstract: Purpose Anterior resection (AR) is considered the gold standard for curative cancer treatment in the middle and upper rectum. The goal of the sphincter-preserving procedure is vulnerable to anastomotic leak (AL) complications. Defunctioning stoma (DS) became the protective measure against AL. Often a defunctioning loop-ileostomy is used, which is associated with substantial morbidity. However, not much is known if the routine use of DS reduces the overall incidence of AL. Methods Elective patients subjected … Show more

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