Juniper Publishers - Role of Distal loopogram Before Defunctioning Stoma Reversal- Results From An Indian Tertiary-Care Center
Cancer Therapy & Oncology International Journal Abstract Aim: To determine the utility of routine distal loopogram before stoma reversal and its impact on the management of patients with a low rectal anastomosis. Methods: This is a retrospective review of a prospectively maintained database of the patients underwent stoma reversal between June 1, 2011, and July 31, 2015. Primary variable assessed was accuracy of findings on preoperative distal loopogram in predicting postoperative complications after stoma reversal. Secondary variable was accuracy of findings on colonoscopy in predicting postoperative complications after stoma reversal. Results: One hundred fifty-seven patients who underwent stoma reversal were included in the study. Distal loopogram was found to be abnormal in 23 patients (15%). Overall, 17 patients developed postoperative complication in the form of anastomotic leakage or subacute intestinal obstruction. Colo...
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