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Loop Ileostomy Closure:Stapled or Hand-sewn Anastomoses? Suture or Mesh Closure of the Stoma Site?

RECRUITINGN/ASponsored by Karolinska University Hospital
Actively Recruiting
PhaseN/A
SponsorKarolinska University Hospital
Started2015-06
Est. completion2026-12
Eligibility
Healthy vol.Accepted
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NCT02669992

Summary

There are severel problems associated with the closing of a temporary loop-ileostomy after surgery for rectal cancer. The purpose of this study is to answer two questions: 1. The choice of anastomotic method - does it influence the postoperative course? 2. The use of a prophylactic mesh when closing the stoma site - will there be less hernias?

Eligibility

Healthy volunteers accepted
Inclusion Criteria:

* loop ileostomy after rectal cancer surgery
* loop ileostomy closure is permitted and possible according to clinical practice

Exclusion Criteria:

* patient unable to understand written or oral information

Conditions2

CancerRectal Neoplasm

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