Diseases of the colon and rectum
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Stimulation of the efferent limb before ileostomy closure: a randomized clinical trial.
Postoperative ileus is the most common complication after ileostomy closure with an increase in morbidity, hospital stay, and health care costs. ⋯ Stimulation of the efferent limb of the ileostomy before closure is a safe technique that reduces postoperative ileus and fosters early intestinal transit and oral tolerance with a shorter postoperative hospital stay.