Stimulation of the Efferent Loop Before Loop Ileostomy Closure

Stimulation of the Efferent Loop Before Loop Ileostomy Closure

The purpose of the study is to determine the impact of the efferent loop stimulation of a loop ileostomy prior to closure on postoperative complications such as ileus and hospital stay

Stimulation was performed 3 weeks prior to the ileostomy closure using 500 cc of a thickening substance (saline and nutritional thickener) through the efferent limb.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients with loop ileostomy
• Barium transit throught the efferent limb without leaks

Exclusion Criteria:

• Chemotherapy at the moment
• Ileostomy closure at the same admission than the ileostomy creation