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GELLONA V, José et al. Morbidity associated to ileostomies. Rev Chil Cir [online]. 2015, vol.67, n.6, pp.609-613. ISSN 0718-4026.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0718-40262015000600008.

Introduction: The main indications for a loop ileostomy are to protect a distal anastomosis or to management of an anastomotic leak. However, it is a procedure with complications arising from its confection, function or closure. There are sparse local data on this topic. Objective: To describe the global morbidity from loop ileostomies. Method: Patients who underwent a loop ileostomy between January 2009 and January 2012 were retrospectively included. Demographics, indications, complications from the making, function and closure of the ileostomy was recorded. Results: The series consists of 64 patients. The total percentage of complications was 40.3%. Complications arising from the confection, function and closure were 4.7%, 18.7% and 16.9% respectively. Two patients were readmitted for dehydration with a total of 4 readmissions. Four patients were reoperated for morbidity of ileostomy closure, two intestinal obstructions, one leak and one enterotomy. Conclusion: In this study, loop ileostomy complications are present in a substantial proportion of patients. It should be take in consideration at the moment of making it.

Palabras clave : Loop ileostomy; complications; colorectal; anastomosis.

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