Enterostomy-related complications and growth following reversal in infants.
George Stephen BethellSimon KennyHarriet CorbettPublished in: Archives of disease in childhood. Fetal and neonatal edition (2016)
Around 40% of infants with an enterostomy will have an enterostomy-related complication. Whatever their weight, gestation or underlying pathology, most infants thrive after enterostomy closure and this should be considered when planning the optimal timing for this procedure.