Comparison of safety of loop ileostomy and loop transverse colostomy for low-lying rectal cancer patients undergoing anterior resection: A retrospective, single institute, propensity score-matched study.

Abstract

This study has demonstrated that loop transverse colostomy is associated with significantly lower rates of stoma-related complications and stoma reversal perioperative complications compared to loop transverse colostomy. Prospective controlled studies with a larger patient population are warranted to examine the efficacy and safety of loop ileostomy and loop transverse colostomy.