EP.TH.421A Systematic Review of Early versus Late Closure of Loop Ileostomy

Abstract Aim A Loop ileostomy is one of the most common techniques used in colorectal surgery, order to protect either a downstream anastomosis or coloanal anastomosis. However, it procedure that can cause plethora complications. Currently, there no consensus regarding optimal time for its reversal. Some studies suggested early reversal as solution reduce these This study aims review available literature ascertain benefits behind closure loop ileostomy. Methods The was searched all included comparison between outcomes and late terms morbidity, mortality, quality life, where available. Early defined less than three months more months, accordance with conventional literature. resultant articles were filtered using our inclusion exclusion criteria. Finally, remaining assessed their results compared another draw conclusions. Results slightly inclined toward ileostomy, despite limitations reviewed. Conclusion There reviewed, including heterogenicity studies, selection bias, lack clear definition measured outcomes, small sample size. Taking into consideration, ileostomies selected patients promising require further investigation.