Diversions stomata in colorectal surgery: loop ileostomy versus loop transverse colostomy

Aims: The necessity of loop stomata for temporary decompression of colorectal or coloanal anstomosis to reduce the consequences of an anastomotic leakage is well known. The aim of this study was to determine whether the loop ileostoma or the loop tranverse colostoma should be prefered. Methods: This is a retrospective clinical study from 01/2004 til 01/2009 including n=200 patients to determine the outcome in patients that underwent either a loop ileostoma (n=100) or loop transverse stoma (n=100) for fecal diversion after colorectal surgery. Comparative measurements were complcations related to stoma constructio…