Preloop trial: study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background A temporary loop ileostomy, which is used to decrease the risk of symptomatic anastamotic leakage after anterior resection and total mesorectal excision (TME), is traditionally closed without any mesh. However, as 44% of incisional site hernias need further repair after stoma clo...

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Main Authors: Elisa Mäkäräinen-Uhlbäck, Heikki Wiik, Jyrki Kössi, Pasi Ohtonen, Tero Rautio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Trials
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2977-9