Open AccessQuality of life in a randomized trial of early closure of temporary ileostomy after rectal resection for cancer (EASY trial)
Author(s) -
Park J.,
Danielsen A. K.,
Angenete E.,
Bock D.,
Marinez A. C.,
Haglind E.,
Jansen J. E.,
Skullman S.,
Wedin A.,
Rosenberg J.
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
british journal of surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.202
H-Index - 201
eISSN - 1365-2168
pISSN - 0007-1323
DOI - 10.1002/bjs.10680
Subject(s) - medicine , ileostomy , colorectal cancer , randomized controlled trial , resection , quality of life (healthcare) , closure (psychology) , surgery , general surgery , cancer , nursing , economics , market economy
A temporary ileostomy may reduce symptoms from anastomotic leakage after rectal cancer resection. Earlier results of the EASY trial showed that early closure of the temporary ileostomy was associated with significantly fewer postoperative complications. The aim of the present study was to compare health-related quality of life (HRQOL) following early versus late closure of a temporary ileostomy.