Abstract:Purpose
A temporary loop ileostomy is one of the most common methods for the prevention of anastomotic leakage in rectal cancer patients who underwent low anterior resection. However, the optimal timing of loop ileostomy reversal remains unknown. The main purpose of this study is to assess the suitable time for a reversal of temporary loop ileostomy in rectal cancer patients.
Methods
We conducted a prospective, randomized trial at Sina Hospital, Tehran, Iran from 2020 to 2021 to determine the appropriate tim… Show more
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