Global variation in anastomosis and end colostomy formation following left‐sided colorectal resection
Global variation in anastomosis and end colostomy formation following left‐sided colorectal resection
J. Glasbey,A. Adisa,497 Authors,Nermin Badwi
2019 · DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50138
BJS Open · 28 Citations
TLDR
End colostomy rates following colorectal resection vary across institutions in high‐income settings, being influenced by patient, disease, surgeon and system factors.
Abstract
End colostomy rates following colorectal resection vary across institutions in high‐income settings, being influenced by patient, disease, surgeon and system factors. This study aimed to assess global variation in end colostomy rates after left‐sided colorectal resection.