Sheikh Qais Falah, Mah Muneer Khan.
Frequency of complications in patients with temporary ileostomy.
J Med Sci Jan ;18(4):182-5.

Objectives: To determine the frequency of complications related to the construction of temporary ileostomy till reversal and to determine the frequency of immediate postoperative complication related to ileostomy closure. Material and Methods: A non-interventional, descriptive study was carried out from 1st of August 2006 to 31st of July 2007, in Surgical Department of Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar. Results: The study involved 46 patients of mean age 37 years (range 14-80 years). Seventeen (37%) patients developed 20 complications related to the construction of ileostomy. Skin excoriation was the most frequent complication affecting 12 (26%) patients. Ileostomy retraction, prolapse and dehydration were seen in 2 (4.3%) patients each. All were treated conservatively except one with ileostomy prolapse and necrosis, in whom refashioning of ileostomy was done. At closure (n=35), two patients developed anastomotic leak. Two patients developed wound infection. Conclusion: Temporary ileostomy is usually associated with minor complications at an acceptable rate.

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