DOI: 10.36347/sjams.2018.v06i03.074

Pages: 1181-1186

Formation of an intestinal stoma is frequently a component of surgical intervention for diseases of the small bowel and colorectal pathology. Loop ileostomies are generally formed in colorectal surgery in order to defunct ion distal enteric disease or anastomoses or where the primary repair of small bowel perforation not feasible due to poor small bowel conditions. Closure of a loop ileostomy is a relatively simple procedure although many studies have demonstrated high morbidity rates following it. Methods to reduce the number of complications such as timing of closure or different surgical closure techniques are investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the experience of post-operative complications of stoma closure and to identify potential risk factors for postoperative complications. Although the mortality rate after the reversal of ileostomy is 0.1- 4%. Paralytic ileus, wound infection and vomiting remain the most common complications. A particular complications increase medical costs, prolong hospitalization time, and increase the need for outpatient care as well as the risk of late complications such as incisional hernia.