Factors affecting timing of closure and non-reversal of temporary ileostomies.
Int J Colorectal Dis
; 30(9): 1185-92, 2015 Sep.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Although stoma closure is considered a simple surgical intervention, the interval between construction and reversal is often prolonged, and some ileostomies may never be reversed. We evaluated possible predictors for non-reversal and prolonged interval between construction and reversal. MATERIAL ANDMETHODS:
In a cohort study of ileostomy patients treated in a large teaching hospital, we collected data from the surgical complication and enterostomal therapists' registries between January 2001 and December 2011. Parameters responsible for morbidity, mortality, length of stay and time interval between construction and reversal were analysed.RESULTS:
Of 485 intentionally temporary ileostomies, 359 were reversed after a median of 5.6 months (IQR 3.8-8.9 months), while 126 (26%) remained permanent. End ileostomy and intra-abdominal abscess independently delayed reversal. Age, end ileostomy, higher body mass index and preoperative radiotherapy were independent factors for non-reversal. Median duration of hospitalisation for reversal was 7.0 days (5-13 days). Morbidity and mortality were 31 and 0.9%, respectively. In 20 patients (5.5%), re-ileostomy was necessary.CONCLUSIONS:
A substantial number of ileostomies that are intended to be temporary will never be reversed. If reversed, the interval between construction and reversal is longer than anticipated, while morbidity after reversal and duration of hospitalisation are considerable. Besides a temporary ileostomy, there are two other options no diversion or a permanent colostomy. Shared decision-making is to be preferred in these situations.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ileostomía
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Absceso Abdominal
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Técnicas de Cierre de Herida Abdominal
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Enfermedades Intestinales
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int J Colorectal Dis
Asunto de la revista:
GASTROENTEROLOGIA
Año:
2015
Tipo del documento:
Article