Rectal cancer patients who undergo surgical resection with or without a temporary stoma were compared in terms of long-term functional outcomes. The study, conducted at seven Dutch hospitals with 656 patients, found that those with a temporary ileostomy experienced less constipation but more fecal incontinence and major low anterior resection syndrome compared to those without a temporary stoma. Patients with a temporary colostomy had a higher occurrence of major low anterior resection syndrome. However, the reason for creating a temporary stoma, rather than the stoma itself, seemed to be the main factor impacting functional outcomes.
Journal Article by Verkuijl SJ, Jonker JE (…) Broens PMA et 7 al. in Dis Colon Rectum
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