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Chau TCY, Nguyen H, Robertson IK, Harvey X, Tan B, Tan M, Yang CM. Factors affecting timing of loop ileostomy closure: a regional centre's experience with 106 patients. ANZ J Surg 2024; 94:193-198. [PMID: 37876156 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18729] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2023] [Revised: 09/15/2023] [Accepted: 10/01/2023] [Indexed: 10/26/2023]
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INTRODUCTION The burden of defunctioning ileostomy is significant with up to two thirds of patients reporting stoma-related morbidity. While timely reversal is safe and cost-effective, the time to reversal in regional Australian hospitals is not well described in professional publications. We aim to assess the current timeliness of ileostomy closure and identify possible reasons for delaying closure. METHODS A retrospective analysis of loop ileostomies created and reversed in Launceston General Hospital for both rectal cancer surgery and other benign indications was undertaken. Patients with loop ileostomy created between 2010 and 2020 were included. Clinical data of timing of events, complications, readmission and stoma follow-up were recorded; and analysed using multivariate regression analyses to identify clinically relevant risk factors for delayed closure. RESULTS A total of 123 patients underwent loop-ileostomy formation during the study period, of which 106 patients (86.2%) were reversed. Median time to closure was 8.5 months (IQR 5.2-12.4) for patients with rectal cancers, compared to 5.2 months (IQR 3.6-9.3) for patients who did not have rectal cancer, with a difference of 3.4 months (95% CI 0.9, 5.9; P = 0.008). Adjuvant chemotherapy and unexpected readmission to hospital were associated with delayed reversal (P = 0.0081 and P = 0.0005, respectively). CONCLUSION Stoma reversal is often scheduled 3-6 months after creation. More than two-thirds of patients experienced delays due to changing clinical concerns and non-clinical factors, such as unexpected delays at each stage of surgical planning. Early placement on the waiting list and better-coordinated follow-ups may expedite reversal surgery and reduce associated morbidities.
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- Tedman Cheuk-Yiu Chau
- Department of General Surgery, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- School of Health Sciences, University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, St John of God Bunbury Hospital, Bunbury, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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- Department of General Surgery, Launceston General Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
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Barnard J, Milne T, Teo K, Weston M, Israel L, Peng SL. Causes and costs of delayed closure of ileostomies in rectal cancer patients in Australasian units. ANZ J Surg 2023; 93:636-642. [PMID: 36203387 DOI: 10.1111/ans.18092] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/22/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Defunctioning loop ileostomies (DLIs) are a frequent adjunct to rectal cancer surgery. Delayed closure of DLIs is common and associated with increased morbidity. The reasons for delayed DLI closure are often unknown. The economic burden of delayed DLI closure is not quantified. The present study aimed to determine the reasons for, and economic burden of, delayed DLI closure. METHODS Clinical and economic data were audited from a prospective database of patients in two Australasian colorectal cancer centres. Patients treated at each unit with low/ultra-low anterior resection for rectal cancer with formation of DLI between January 2014 and December 2019 were included. Post-operative complication rate, stoma-related complication rate and costs of hospital admissions and stoma care were recorded and analysed. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to investigate risk factors for delay to closure. RESULTS 146 patients underwent low/ultra-low anterior resection with DLI; 135 patients (92.5%) underwent reversal. The median duration to reversal was 7 months (IQR 4.5-9.5). Sixty-six percent of patients underwent reversal >6 months after their index surgery. Neoadjuvant and adjuvant chemotherapy were associated with delayed reversal (P < 0.001). Non-English speakers waited longer for DLI closure (P = 0.028). The costs of outpatient stoma care (P < 0.001), post-operative care (P = 0.004), and total cost of treatment (P = 0.014) were significantly higher in the delayed closure group, with a total cost of treatment difference of $3854 NZD per patient. CONCLUSIONS Causes of delay include systemic factors and demographic factors that can be addressed directly, addressing such causes may alleviate a significant economic burden.
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- Jon Barnard
- Coloreectal Unit, Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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- General Surgery, Nelson Hospital, Nelson, New Zealand
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- General Surgery, Auckland City Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- General Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- General Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- General Surgery, Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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Caminsky NG, Moon J, Morin N, Alavi K, Auer RC, Bordeianou LG, Chadi SA, Drolet S, Ghuman A, Liberman AS, MacLean T, Paquette IM, Park J, Patel S, Steele SR, Sylla P, Wexner SD, Vasilevsky CA, Rajabiyazdi F, Boutros M. Patient and surgeon preferences for early ileostomy closure following restorative proctectomy for rectal cancer: why aren't we doing it? Surg Endosc 2023; 37:669-682. [PMID: 36195816 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-022-09580-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 08/25/2022] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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BACKGROUND Early ileostomy closure (EIC), ≤ 2 weeks from creation, is a relatively new practice. Multiple studies have demonstrated that this approach is safe, feasible, and cost-effective. Despite the demonstrated benefits, this is neither routine practice, nor has it been studied, in North America. This study aimed to assess patient and surgeon perspectives about EIC. METHODS A mixed-methods, cross-sectional study of patients and surgeons was performed. Rectal cancer survivors from a single institution who underwent restorative proctectomy with diverting loop ileostomy and subsequent closure within the last 5 years were contacted. North American surgeons with high rectal cancer volumes (> 20 cases/year) were included. Surveys (patients) and semi-structured interviews (surgeons) were conducted. Analysis employed descriptive statistics and thematic analysis, respectively. RESULTS Forty-eight patients were surveyed (mean age 65.1 ± 11.8 years; 54.2% male). Stoma closure occurred after a median of 7.7 months (IQR 4.8-10.9) and 50.0% (24) found it "difficult" or "very difficult" to live with their stoma. Patients considered improvement in quality of life and quicker return to normal function the most important advantages of EIC, whereas the idea of two operations in two weeks being too taxing on the body was deemed the biggest disadvantage. Most patients (35, 72.9%) would have opted for EIC. Surgeon interviews (15) revealed 4 overarching themes: (1) there are many benefits to EIC; (2) specific patient characteristics would make EIC an appropriate option; (3) many barriers to implementing EIC exist; and (4) many logistical hurdles need to be addressed for successful implementation. Most surgeons (12, 80.0%) would "definitely want to participate" in a North American randomized-controlled trial (RCT) on EIC for rectal cancer patients. CONCLUSIONS Implementing EIC poses many logistical challenges. Both patients and surgeons are interested in further exploring EIC and believe it warrants a North American RCT to motivate a change in practice.
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- Natasha G Caminsky
- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Section of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Minimally Invasive and Colorectal Surgery, University Health Network and Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire (CHU) de Québec, Laval University, Quebec City, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, St. Paul's Hospital, Vancouver, BC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, USA
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- Department of Surgery, St. Boniface General Hospital, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Queens University, Kingston, ON, Canada
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, USA
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Systems and Computer Engineering, Carleton University, Ottawa, ON, Canada
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- Department of Surgery, Division of General Surgery, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Sir Mortimer B. Davis Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Early vs. standard reversal ileostomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Tech Coloproctol 2022; 26:851-862. [PMID: 35596904 PMCID: PMC9123394 DOI: 10.1007/s10151-022-02629-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/23/2022] [Accepted: 04/24/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Background Formation of a defunctioning loop ileostomy is common after mid and low rectal resection. Historically, they were reversed between 3 and 6 months after initial resection. Recently, earlier closure (< 14 days) has been suggested by some current randomised controlled trials. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of early stoma closure on surgical and patient outcomes. Methods A systematic review of the current randomised controlled trial literature comparing early and standard ileostomy closure after rectal surgery was performed. Specifically, we examined surgical outcomes including; morbidity, mortality and quality of life. Results Six studies met the predefined criteria and were included in our analysis. 275 patients underwent early stoma closure compared with 259 patients having standard closure. Overall morbidity was similar between both groups (25.5% vs. 21.6%) (OR, 1.47; 95% CI 0.75–2.87). However, there tended to be more reoperations (8.4 vs. 4.2%) (OR, 2.02, 95% CI 0.99–4.14) and small bowel obstructions/postoperative ileus (9.3% vs. 4.4%) (OR 0.44, 95% CI 0.22–0.90) in the early closure group, but no difference across the other domains. Conclusions Early closure appears to be a feasible in highly selective cases after good perioperative counselling and shared decision-making. Further research on quality of life outcomes and long term benefits is necessary to help define which patients are suitable candidates for early closure.
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Safety of early ileostomy closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Int J Colorectal Dis 2021; 36:203-212. [PMID: 32970178 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-020-03761-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/17/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Patients with a defunctioning ileostomy after rectal resection experience substantial ileostomy-related morbidity and decreased quality of life. Early reversal of the defunctioning ileostomy has been proposed as a method of mitigating these problems. We aimed to evaluate the safety of early ileostomy closure within 6 weeks. METHOD Randomized controlled trials investigating the safety of early ileostomy closure were identified through a systematic search and review of the current literature. Meta-analysis of the extracted outcome data was performed, and the methodological quality of the individual studies was assessed. RESULTS The search identified six eligible studies yielding a total of 528 patients, with 269 in the early closure (EC) group and 259 in the standard closure (SC) group. Major complications in the EC group was 5.2% compared with 3.6% in the SC group (RR = 1.12, 95% CI 0.33-3.79). Anastomotic leakage in the EC group was 3.3% compared with 3.5% in the SC group (RR = 0.89, 95% CI 0.29-2.75). The meta-analysis resulted in no statistically significant differences between the groups in any of the primary or secondary outcomes. CONCLUSION This review was not able to discern a statistically significant difference in postoperative complications when comparing early and standard ileostomy closure. The current literature indicates that early ileostomy closure is not associated with higher complication rates in patients with an uncomplicated postoperative course and radiologically verified intact distal anastomosis after index surgery.
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A Systematic Review of Early versus Late Closure of Loop Ileostomy. Surg Res Pract 2020; 2020:9876527. [PMID: 32953972 PMCID: PMC7481925 DOI: 10.1155/2020/9876527] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/22/2020] [Revised: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 08/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Introduction A Loop ileostomy is one of the most common techniques used in colorectal surgery to establish a reversible faecal diversion and bypass the large bowels, in order to protect either a downstream colorectal anastomosis or a coloanal anastomosis. However, it is a procedure that can cause a plethora of complications including long term ones such as the psychological effects. Currently, there is no consensus regarding the optimal time to perform closure of a loop ileostomy. Some studies suggested the early reversal of ileostomy procedure as a solution to reduce these complications. This study aims to review the available literature in order to ascertain the benefits behind early closure of loop ileostomy. Methods The literature was searched for all studies that included a comparison between the outcomes of early and late closure of loop ileostomy in terms of morbidity, mortality, or quality of life, where available. Early closure of loop ileostomy is defined as closure less than three months and late as more than three months, in accordance with conventional literature. The resultant articles were filtered using our inclusion and exclusion criteria. Finally, the remaining articles were assessed for quality and their results were compared to one another in order to draw our conclusions. Results and Discussion. The results were slightly inclined toward early closure of loop ileostomy. However, there were limitations of the studies reviewed, including the heterogenicity of studies, selection bias, lack of clear definition of measured outcomes, and small sample size. Taking that into consideration, the results of early closure of loop ileostomies in the selected patients were promising and require further investigation.
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Wang L, Chen X, Liao C, Wu Q, Luo H, Yi F, Wei Y, Zhang W. Early versus late closure of temporary ileostomy after rectal cancer surgery: a meta-analysis. Surg Today 2020; 51:463-471. [PMID: 32833059 DOI: 10.1007/s00595-020-02115-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/14/2020] [Accepted: 07/07/2020] [Indexed: 01/03/2023]
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The complications caused by early closure (EC) or late closure (LC) after temporary ileostomy in rectal cancer patients have not been compared systematically. We conducted this meta-analysis to explore the details surrounding this issue, based on a search of PubMed, ScienceDirect, Scopus, Web of Science, Ovid MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library, Embase, and Google Scholar. The comparative indices included total complications, severe complications, and various individual complications before or after closure. Four randomized-controlled trials (RCTs), including the EASY trial, were analyzed, involving a collective total of 324 patients. EC tended to result in more postoperative complications than LC for rectal cancer patients with temporary ileostomy. This difference was mainly embodied in wound complications. Nevertheless, LC resulted in more complications than EC before closure, such as leakage outside the appliance bag and skin irritation. There was no obvious difference in severe postoperative complications or medical complications. With fewer overall and wound-related complications, LC tended to be more suitable than EC for rectal cancer patients with a temporary ileostomy; however, the complications before closure should also be considered.
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- Li Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1, Minde Rd, Nanchang, 330006, China.,Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.,Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.,Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.,Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.,Jiangxi Medical College, Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Gastrointestinal Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China.,Department of Oncology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1, Minde Rd, Nanchang, 330006, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, No. 1, Minde Rd, Nanchang, 330006, China.
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Ng ZQ, Levitt M, Platell C. The feasibility and safety of early ileostomy reversal: a systematic review and meta-analysis. ANZ J Surg 2020; 90:1580-1587. [PMID: 32597018 DOI: 10.1111/ans.16079] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/30/2020] [Revised: 05/28/2020] [Accepted: 05/30/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Recent evidence supports the safety of early reversal of a temporary stoma, within 14 days of construction. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the post-operative morbidity and overall feasibility of early stoma reversal. METHODS Medline and Cochrane databases were searched for studies up to June 2019 that investigated the outcomes of early stoma reversal (EC, defined as closure ≤14 days from the index operation) versus late stoma reversal (LC, ≥8 weeks from the index operation). Meta-analysis was performed on the respective rates of post-operative morbidity, anastomotic leak, wound infection, bleeding, sepsis, small bowel obstruction and ileus. RESULTS Nine studies were included (667 patients analysed). Meta-analysis showed no significant difference in the post-operative morbidity rate, anastomotic leak rate, rates of small bowel obstruction, bleeding and ileus between EC and LC. However, the wound infection rate was significantly higher after EC than LC; relative difference 0.10 (95% confidence interval 0.00-0.19, P = 0.047). The stoma-related complication rate was significantly higher after LC than EC; relative difference -0.28 (95% confidence interval -0.45 to -0.11, P = 0.001). CONCLUSION The concept of early stoma reversal is appealing, and this meta-analysis confirms the safety of early stoma closure with an associated reduction in stoma-related complications despite higher wound infection rates. However, the results need to be interpreted with caution due to the heterogeneity of the studies included, especially in respect of the definition of complications that were used. Further well-designed prospective studies are required prior to confident adoption of early stoma closure into clinical practice.
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- Zi Qin Ng
- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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- Colorectal Unit, Department of General Surgery, St John of God Subiaco Hospital, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.,School of Surgery, University of Western Australia, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
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Garfinkle R, Savage P, Boutros M, Landry T, Reynier P, Morin N, Vasilevsky CA, Filion KB. Incidence and predictors of postoperative ileus after loop ileostomy closure: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2019; 33:2430-2443. [PMID: 31020433 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-019-06794-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2018] [Accepted: 04/09/2019] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative ileus (POI) is regarded as the most clinically significant morbidity following loop ileostomy closure; however, its incidence remains poorly understood. Our objective was therefore to determine the pooled incidence of POI after loop ileostomy closure and identify risk factors associated with its development. METHODS We systematically searched MEDLINE (via Ovid and PubMed), Embase, the Cochrane Library, Biosis Previews, and Scopus to identify studies reporting the incidence of POI in patients who underwent loop ileostomy closure. Two independent reviewers extracted data and appraised study quality. Cumulative incidence proportions were pooled across studies using a random-effects meta-analytic model. RESULTS Sixty-seven studies, including 9528 patients, met our inclusion criteria. The pooled estimate of POI was 8.0% (95% CI 6.9-9.3%; I2 = 74%). The estimated incidence varied by POI definition: studies with a robust definition of POI (n = 8) demonstrated the highest estimate of POI (12.4%, 95% CI 9.2-16.5%; I2 = 79%) while studies that did not report an explicit POI definition (n = 38) demonstrated the lowest estimate (6.7%, 95% CI 5.3-8.3%; I2 = 61%). Small bowel anastomosis technique (hand-sewn) and interval time from ileostomy creation to closure (longer time) were the factors most commonly associated with POI after loop ileostomy closure. However, most comparative studies were not powered to examine risk factors for POI. CONCLUSIONS POI is an important complication after loop ileostomy closure, and its incidence is dependent on its definition. More research aimed at studying this complication is required to better understand risk factors for POI after loop ileostomy closure.
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- Richard Garfinkle
- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada.,Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Medical Libraries, McGill University Health Center, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Jewish General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Center for Clinical Epidemiology, Lady Davis Institute, Jewish General Hospital, 3755 Chemin de la Côte-Sainte-Catherine, Montreal, QC, H3T 1E2, Canada. .,Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada. .,Department of Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada.
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Early ileostomy reversal after minimally invasive surgery and ERAS program for mid and low rectal cancer. Updates Surg 2018; 71:485-492. [PMID: 30288693 DOI: 10.1007/s13304-018-0597-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2018] [Accepted: 09/29/2018] [Indexed: 01/26/2023]
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Diverting loop ileostomy following low anterior resection (LAR) is known to decrease quality of life and prolongs the return back to patients' baseline activity. The aim of this retrospective study was to explore feasibility and safety of an early ileostomy reversal strategy in a cohort of patients undergoing minimally invasive LAR within an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program. Prospectively collected data from 15 patients who underwent minimally invasive LAR and diverting ileostomy at the Division of General and Hepatobiliary Surgery, University of Verona Hospital Trust between September 2015 and December 2016 were retrospectively analyzed. Of 15 patients, 10 patients underwent laparoscopic LAR and 5 patients a robot-assisted procedure. Post-operative complications were observed in 5 patients. Four patients suffered Clavien-Dindo grade 1 or 2 complications, and one patient required redo surgery due to bowel obstruction at the ileostomy site (grade 3b). Following ileostomy reversal, 10 out of 15 patients experienced complications. Two patients required redo surgery for bowel obstruction (grade 3b), whilst eight patients suffered grade 1 or 2 complications, being surgical site infection the most frequently observed (6 cases). Despite that, 80% of patients had their ileostomy reversed within 30 days and median time from initial surgery to ileostomy reversal was 22 days (range 10-150). Early ileostomy closure after minimally invasive LAR and ERAS program is feasible although it carries non-negligible risk of severe complications which, however, does not hinder its accomplishment.
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Early Closure of Defunctioning Loop Ileostomy: Is It Beneficial for the Patient? A Meta-analysis. World J Surg 2018; 42:3171-3178. [DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4603-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Nelson T, Pranavi AR, Sureshkumar S, Sreenath GS, Kate V. Early versus conventional stoma closure following bowel surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Saudi J Gastroenterol 2018; 24:52-58. [PMID: 29451185 PMCID: PMC5848326 DOI: 10.4103/sjg.sjg_445_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIM To compare early stoma closure with conventional stoma closure following defunctioning diversion stoma surgery with respect to the frequency of complications, health-related quality of life (QoL), and length of hospitalization (LoH). PATIENTS AND METHODS This study was designed as a prospective parallel-arm randomized controlled trial. Patients who underwent temporary stoma following bowel surgery between February 2014 and November 2015 were included. The rate of complications (medical and surgical) following early and conventional stoma closure was assessed. Health-related QoL and LoH were also measured. RESULTS One hundred patients were included, with 50 cases in each group. Postoperative complications including laparostoma (6% vs. 2%;P = 0.307), wound infection (32% vs. 18%; P = 0.106), intra-abdominal collection (14% vs. 18%; P = 0.585), anastomotic leak (4%vs. 8%;P = 0.400), and medical complications were comparable (22% vs. 32%;P = 0.257). The length of hospital stay, overall mortality and morbidity (64% vs. 44%; P = 0.05) were similar across the two groups. There was a significant reduction in the cost towards stoma care (96% vs. 2%; P = 0.001) in the early stoma closure group. Patients in the early stoma closure group also had a significantly better QoL. CONCLUSION Early stoma closure does not carry an increased risk of postoperative complications, reduces cost towards stoma care, and leads to better a QoL.
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- Thirugnanasambandam Nelson
- Department of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India
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- Department of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India,Address for correspondence: Dr. Vikram Kate, Department of General Surgery, Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Puducherry, India. E-mail:
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Temporary stomas are frequently used in the management of diverticulitis, colorectal cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease. These temporary stomas are used to try to mitigate septic complications from anastomotic leaks and to avoid the need for reoperation. Once acute medical conditions have improved and after the anastomosis has been proven to be healed, stomas can be reversed. Contrast enemas, digital rectal examination, and endoscopic evaluation are used to evaluate the anastomosis prior to reversal. Stoma reversal is associated with complications including anastomotic leak, postoperative ileus, bowel obstruction, enterocutaneous fistula, and, most commonly, surgical site infection. Furthermore, many stomas, which were intended to be temporary, may not be reversed due to postoperative complications, adjuvant therapy, or prohibitive comorbidities.
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- Karen L Sherman
- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Florida
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Lasithiotakis K, Aghahoseini A, Alexander D. Is Early Reversal of Defunctioning Ileostomy a Shorter, Easier and Less Expensive Operation? World J Surg 2017; 40:1737-40. [PMID: 26908242 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-016-3448-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND A defunctioning loop ileostomy mitigates the consequences of anastomotic leak from low rectal anastomosis but it is associated with significant morbidity. In this study, the outcome of early reversal of defunctioning ileostomy during the same admission with the primary operation was assessed. METHODS This randomized study was carried out at York Teaching Hospital during the period 2003-2007. All patients with defunctioning ileostomy were considered for an early second operation if they had an uneventful recovery and were in good general condition. Patients on steroids, at high cardiorespiratory risk and those experiencing any postoperative complication were excluded. Eligible patients with satisfactory gastrografin enema on postoperative day 6 were randomized to early versus late reversal at 6-8 weeks. Outcome measures were ease of closure as assessed by a visual analog scale by the operating surgeon, all postoperative complications, duration of the operation, total length of hospital stay and associated costs. RESULTS Thirty-nine consecutive patients were assessed for eligibility and finally 26 were included in the study. Sixteen patients underwent early reversal. The median(interquartile range (IQR)) age was 62(22) years. Early reversal was significantly superior in terms of ease of abdominal wall closure, ease of reversal (p < 0.01 each), duration of the operation (median(IQR) 20(13) vs. 40(9) min, p < 0.01) and costs of stoma care (median(IQR) 27(9) vs. 311(108) £, p < 0.01). There were no major (grade III/IV) complications in either group. Total length of hospital stay was similar between groups. CONCLUSION In carefully selected patients, early reversal of defunctioning ileostomy is feasible, technically easier and has shorter operative time which can also lead to significant cost savings.
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- Konstantinos Lasithiotakis
- Department of General Surgery, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wigginton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8HE, UK.
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- Department of General Surgery, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wigginton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8HE, UK
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- Department of General Surgery, York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Wigginton Road, York, North Yorkshire, YO31 8HE, UK
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Young MT, Hwang GS, Menon G, Feldmann TF, Jafari MD, Jafari F, Perez E, Pigazzi A. Laparoscopic Versus Open Loop Ileostomy Reversal: Is there an Advantage to a Minimally Invasive Approach? World J Surg 2016; 39:2805-11. [PMID: 26272594 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-015-3186-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND Ileostomy reversals are commonly performed procedures after colon and rectal operations. Laparoscopic ileostomy reversal (LIR) with lysis of adhesions has potential benefits over conventional open surgery. The aim of this study was to compare outcomes of laparoscopic and open ileostomy reversal. METHODS 133 consecutive patients undergoing ileostomy reversal at our institution between June 2009 and August 2013 were analyzed using a retrospective database. The group comprised 53 laparoscopic cases and 80 open cases, performed by four surgeons at a single center. The data were analyzed for patient demographics, operative characteristics, postoperative outcomes, and 30-day morbidity and mortality. RESULTS The two groups had comparable mean age, gender distribution, ASA scores, and BMI. The laparoscopic group had a significantly longer duration of surgery compared to the open reversal group (109 versus 93 min, p < 0.05). However, this group underwent more lysis of adhesions (60.4 % versus 26.3 %, p < 0.01) as well as concurrent stoma site mesh reinforcement (32.1 % versus 6.3 %, p < 0.01). In the laparoscopy group, 20.7 % of patients underwent intra-corporeal ileo-ileal anastomosis. There were no significant differences between the laparoscopic and open groups with regard to estimated blood loss (31 versus 40 ml, respectively) or mean length of stay (5.3 vs. 5.7 days, respectively). The rates of overall 30-day morbidity (16.9 % for laparoscopic vs. 21.3 % for open) as well as rates of specific complications were equivalent between groups. 30-day mortalities were not noted in either group. CONCLUSION LIR is safe and effective with low perioperative morbidity and mortality. The use of laparoscopy as an option in terms of concomitant hernia repair and lysis of adhesions may be considered in selected patients.
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- Monica T Young
- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 333 City Blvd West, Suite 850, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 333 City Blvd West, Suite 850, Orange, CA, 92868, USA. .,Department of Surgery, University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 333 City Blvd West, Suite 850, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 333 City Blvd West, Suite 850, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 333 City Blvd West, Suite 850, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 333 City Blvd West, Suite 850, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 333 City Blvd West, Suite 850, Orange, CA, 92868, USA
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- Department of Surgery, University of California, Irvine School of Medicine, 333 City Blvd West, Suite 850, Orange, CA, 92868, USA.
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Man VCM, Choi HK, Law WL, Foo DCC. Morbidities after closure of ileostomy: analysis of risk factors. Int J Colorectal Dis 2016; 31:51-7. [PMID: 26245947 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-015-2327-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/26/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE Low anterior resection is commonly performed for carcinoma of the distal rectum. Diverting ileostomy has been used to decrease the septic consequence of anastomotic leakage and to reduce the re-operation rate. Nevertheless, subsequent closure of ileostomy can be associated with considerable morbidities. This study aimed to evaluate the morbidities after closure of ileostomy and to identify possible risk factors associated with the morbidities. METHODS Data of patients who underwent closure of ileostomy, after a previous low anterior resection and defunctioning ileostomy for rectal cancer, was reviewed retrospectively. Patient's demographics, coexisting morbidities, operative details, and post-operative outcomes were analyzed. RESULTS From January 2000 to September 2012, 213 patients who underwent ileostomy closure were included. Thirty-five patients developed post-operative complications. The overall complication rate was 16.4 %. The majority of complications could be managed by conservative treatment. Only one patient required re-operation due to intestinal obstruction. There was no 30-day mortality. Age >80 years was an independent risk factor for post-operative complications. Age >80 years was also an independent risk factor for developing urinary retention (p = 0.001) and prolonged ileus (p = 0.02). Closure of ileostomy with hand-sewn techniques showed a higher incidence of post-operative intestinal obstruction (p = 0.049) compared to closure using stapler. CONCLUSION Closure of ileostomy following low anterior resection is associated with acceptable morbidities. Elderly patients tend to have a more complicated post-operative course and require more medical attention. The use of stapler is the preferred method for ileostomy closure as it is associated with less post-operative intestinal obstruction.
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- Vivian Chi Mei Man
- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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- Division of Colorectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
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When is the best time for temporary stoma closure in laparoscopic sphincter-saving surgery for rectal cancer? A study of 259 consecutive patients. Tech Coloproctol 2015; 19:469-74. [DOI: 10.1007/s10151-015-1328-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/25/2015] [Accepted: 06/15/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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Robertson J, Linkhorn H, Vather R, Jaung R, Bissett IP. Cost analysis of early versus delayed loop ileostomy closure: a case-matched study. Dig Surg 2015; 32:166-72. [PMID: 25833332 DOI: 10.1159/000375324] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2014] [Accepted: 01/14/2015] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The optimal timing for the closure of loop ileostomies remains controversial. The aim of the current study was to investigate whether early ileostomy closure (EC) (<2 weeks post-formation) results in significant healthcare savings as against late closure (LC). METHODS Patients with available cost data that underwent EC between January 2008 and December 2012 were compared against matched patients undergoing LC during the same period. Direct hospital costs for the two groups were compared. RESULTS There were 42 EC patients and 61 LC patients. EC patients had significantly less ileostomy-related complications (p < 0.001) and hospital readmissions (p < 0.001). Operative time (p < 0.001) and operative cost (p = 0.002) were also both significantly less in the EC group. Community nursing costs favoured the LC group (p = 0.047). The EC group had an increased post-closure wound infection rate (p = 0.02). The mean total direct cost per patient was NZD 13,724 (SD NZD 3,736) for EC and NZD 16,728 (SD NZD 8,028) for LC. Representing an average costs saving of NZD 3,004 per patient favouring EC (p = 0.012). CONCLUSION Although EC increases the post-closure wound infection rate, EC reduces ileostomy complications, hospital readmissions and operative costs resulting in significant healthcare savings. In order to improve patient outcomes and make EC even more cost effective, efforts should be taken to reduce wound infections.
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- Jason Robertson
- Department of Surgery, University of Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
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Sier MF, van Gelder L, Ubbink DT, Bemelman WA, Oostenbroek RJ. Factors affecting timing of closure and non-reversal of temporary ileostomies. Int J Colorectal Dis 2015; 30:1185-92. [PMID: 26054385 PMCID: PMC4553149 DOI: 10.1007/s00384-015-2253-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 68] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/16/2015] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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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 AND METHODS 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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- M. F. Sier
- />Department of Surgery, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Location Dordwijk, Room: W0-051, Albert Schweitzerplaats 25, 3318 AT Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- />Department of Surgery, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Location Dordwijk, Room: W0-051, Albert Schweitzerplaats 25, 3318 AT Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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- />Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- />Department of Surgery, Academic Medical Center, University of Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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- />Department of Surgery, Albert Schweitzer Hospital, Location Dordwijk, Room: W0-051, Albert Schweitzerplaats 25, 3318 AT Dordrecht, The Netherlands
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Early protective ileostomy closure following stoma formation with a dual-sided absorbable adhesive barrier. Eur Surg 2014. [DOI: 10.1007/s10353-014-0266-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023]
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Monzón-Abad A, Gracia-Roche C, Martínez-Germán A, Barranco-Domínguez I, Sánchez-Fuentes N. A preliminary study of transcaecal ileostomy as an alternative to defunctioning ostomies. Colorectal Dis 2014; 16:130-3. [PMID: 24447708 DOI: 10.1111/codi.12489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2013] [Accepted: 07/05/2013] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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AIM To evaluate the usefulness of a transcaecal ileostomy catheter for protecting distal lower rectal anastomosis as an alternative to conventional ileostomy. METHOD Patients with a rectal cancer located 3-10 cm from the anal verge were included in the study. In all cases, an open low or ultra-low anterior resection of the rectum was performed with total mesorectal excision. A balloon catheter was inserted through the caecum and ileocaecal valve, with the catheter's distal end placed in terminal ileum. A computed tomography (CT) scan was performed 7 days postoperatively to check the integrity of the anastomosis; the transcaecal catheter was withdrawn if no complications were detected. RESULTS Eighteen patients were treated with a transcaecal catheter. Two patients developed cellulitis (11.1%) in the catheter exit wound. In both cases, successful healing was achieved within a month of surgery. One patient had anastomotic dehiscence (5.5%) after removal of the catheter following a normal CT examination. The median hospital stay was 10 days (range 8-13 days). CONCLUSION A transcaecal ileostomy catheter to protect a distal rectal anastomosis is a potential alternative to loop ileostomy with potentially fewer complications and without need for a second procedure for closure.
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- A Monzón-Abad
- Colorectal Surgery Unit, Miguel Servet University Hospital, Saragossa, Spain
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