Early vs. standard reversal ileostomy: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Niall J O'SullivanH C TemperleyT S NugentE Z LowD O KavanaghJ O LarkinB J MehiganP H McCormickM E KellyPublished in: Techniques in coloproctology (2022)
Early closure appears to be a feasible in highly selective cases after good perioperative counselling and shared decision-making. Further research on quality of life outcomes and long term benefits is necessary to help define which patients are suitable candidates for early closure.