Readmission after rectal resection in the ERAS-era: is a loop ileostomy the Achilles heel?

Johanna Van ButseleGabriele BislenghiAndré D'HooreAlbert M Wolthuis

Published in: BMC surgery (2021)

Recovery after rectal resection within an ERAS protocol is hampered by the presence of a loop ileostomy. ERAS protocols should include stoma education and high output stoma prevention.

Keyphrases

rectal cancer
transcription factor
healthcare
randomized controlled trial
quality improvement