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2007 Program and Abstracts | 2007 Posters
Morbidity of Ostomy Takedown Andreas M. Kaiser*, Shlomo Israelit, Daniel Klaristenfeld, Paul Selvindoss, Robert W. Beart, Petar Vukasin, Glenn T. Ault USC Department of Colorectal Surgery, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
Purpose: Creation of a temporary ostomy is a surgical tool to divert stool from a more distal area of concern (anastomosis, inflammation, etc). To provide a true benefit, the morbidity/mortality from the ostomy takedown itself should be minimal. Aim of our study was therefore to evaluate our own experience and determine the complications and mortality of stoma closure in relation to the type and location of the respective ostomy. MethodsPatients who underwent an elective takedown of a temporary ostomy at our teaching institution between 01/1999 and 07/2005 were included in our analysis, and the medical records retrospectively reviewed. Excluded were only patients with relevant chart deficiencies. Data collected included general demographics, the type and location of the stoma, the operative technique, and the type, timing and impact of complications.
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