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- Afshari, Kevin, et al.
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Loop-ileostomy reversal in a 23-h stay setting is safe with high patient satisfaction
- 2021
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Ingår i: Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterology. - : Taylor & Francis Group. - 0036-5521 .- 1502-7708. ; 56:9, s. 1126-1130
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Introduction: This study aimed to determine whether day-case closure of loop ileostomy with discharge within 23 h was both feasible and accepted by patients.Materials and methods: We conducted a prospective pilot study where selected rectal cancer patients with diverting loop ileostomy underwent stoma closure in a 23-h stay setting. Patients were followed up on the third, seventh, and 30th postoperative day and phoned daily during the first week. A comparable group of 30 patients who underwent standard in-hospital stoma closure prior to the start of the study were selected retrospectively as historical controls.Results: In total, 30 patients (median age, 67 years; range, 41-79 years) were included. All patients met discharge criteria and were discharged within 23 h of surgery, except one. In total, seven patients (23%) were admitted. Two of these patients underwent laparotomy because of anastomotic leakage and small bowel obstruction, respectively. The mean total length of stay was 1.7 days. Most patients (87%) were satisfied with the treatment without feeling neglected or anxious and preferred the 23-h stay setting. In the control group, the mean length of stay was 5 days. Seven patients (23%) were readmitted. Two of these patients underwent laparotomy because of small bowel obstruction and abscess, respectively.Conclusion: Ileostomy closure in a 23-h stay setting in selected patients with meticulous follow up is feasible and safe with high patient satisfaction.
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