Afferent Loop Stimulation Prior to Ileostomy Closure

Abstract There is a 17% complications rate after ileostomy closure, with paralytic ileus being the most common. With the aim of reducing this complication, stimulation via the afferent loop was performed daily for the 2 weeks prior to the stoma.

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Published in:	Cirugia española (English ed.) Vol. 91; no. 1; pp. 50 - 52
Main Authors:	Abrisqueta, J, Abellán, I, Frutos, M.D, Luján, J, Parrilla, P
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier España, S.L.U 01-01-2013
Subjects:	Afferent loop stimulation Cierre ileostomía Estimulación de asa eferente Ileostomy closure Ileostomía de protección Morbidity Morbilidad Post-surgical paralytic ileus Protective ileostomy Surgery Íleo paralítico postoperatorio Afferent loop stimulation Protective ileostomy Ileostomía de protección Morbilidad Íleo paralítico postoperatorio Estimulación de asa eferente Post-surgical paralytic ileus Cierre ileostomía Ileostomy closure Morbidity
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Summary:	Abstract There is a 17% complications rate after ileostomy closure, with paralytic ileus being the most common. With the aim of reducing this complication, stimulation via the afferent loop was performed daily for the 2 weeks prior to the stoma.
ISSN:	2173-5077 2173-5077
DOI:	10.1016/j.cireng.2012.09.002