Ileostomy reversal

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Mayo Clinic researchers look at methods to improve surgical techniques and patient outcomes, including ileostomy reversal procedures. Their studies also explore ways to enhance quality of life for those with underlying health issues, such as colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis, or congenital conditions.

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Aug. 19, 2026
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  1. Davis BR, et al. The American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons clinical practice guidelines for ostomy surgery. Diseases of the Colon & Rectum. 2022; doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000002498.
  2. Mirande MD, et al. Does timing of ileostomy closure impact postoperative morbidity? Colorectal Disease. 2025; doi:10.1111/codi.70088.
  3. Atraszkiewicz D, et al. Preoperative anastomotic evaluation prior to ileostomy closure: A 5-year UK survey, systematic review, and meta-analysis. Colorectal Disease. 2025; doi:10.1111/codi.70137.
  4. Menegon Tasselli F, et al. Circular (purse-string) vs. primary skin closure following stoma closure: An up-to-date systematic review and meta-analysis. Techniques in Coloproctology. 2025; doi:10.1007/s10151-025-03135-1.
  5. Madan S, et al. Comparison of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway versus standard care in patients undergoing elective stoma reversal surgery: A randomized controlled trial. Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2023; doi:10.1007/s11605-023-05803-9.
  6. Tiang T, et al. Prophylactic negative pressure wound therapy to improve wound healing rates following ileostomy closure: A randomized controlled trial. ANZ Journal of Surgery. 2024; doi:10.1111/ans.18941.
  7. Ahmad SA, et al., eds. Ileostomy. In: Shackelford's Surgery of the Alimentary Tract. 9th ed. Elsevier; 2026. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed Aug. 11, 2026.
  8. Boyer ME, et al. Assessing the pathway and timing for ileostomy reversal in rectal cancer: A retrospective cohort study. Surgery. 2025; doi:10.1016/j.surg.2025.109507.
  9. Francone TD. Overview of surgical ostomy for fecal diversion. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed Aug. 12, 2026.
  10. Stoma Reversal. Colostomy UK. https://www.colostomyuk.org/information/stoma-reversal/. Accessed Aug. 12, 2026.
  11. Hajibandeh S, et al. Purse-string skin closure versus linear skin closure in people undergoing stoma reversal (review). Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2024; doi:10.1002/14651858.CD014763.pub2.
  12. Medical review (expert opinion). Mayo Clinic. Aug. 13, 2026.

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