Hidden ileostomy as a rescue procedure in major colorectal surgeries: a novel technique to prevent re-laparotomy in anastomotic leak cases

Abstract Background Anastomotic leak is a major cause of morbidity and mortality of patients worldwide, and it has remained stable over the last years. Routine construction of protective ileostomy is associated with stoma and negatively affects patients’ quality of life. Developing another technique...

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Main Authors: Mohsen Ezzy, Moustafa Elshafei, Khalid Hamdi, Thomas Kraus, Peter Heinz, Michael Svoboda, Katrin Fleischer, Kersten Grimm, Stefan Berkhoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Japan Surgical Society 2021-10-01
Series:Surgical Case Reports
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40792-021-01259-8
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