FREQUENCY OF COMPLICATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH TEMPORARY ILEOSTOMY
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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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