Ghost Ileostomy Versus Loop Ileostomy Following Oncologic Resection for Rectal Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Tyler McKechnieJay LeeYung LeeLéa TessierNalin AminAristithes DoumourasDennis HongCagla Eskicioglu

Published in: Surgical innovation (2023)

GI appears to be a safe alternative to LI following oncologic resection for rectal cancer. Larger, prospective comparative studies are warranted to evaluate the use of GI in patients deemed to be at low-to-medium risk of anastomotic leak.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
locally advanced
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
squamous cell carcinoma
peritoneal dialysis
prognostic factors
radiation therapy
case control