Do Older Americans Undergo Stoma Reversal Following Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer?

摘要

ObjectiveFor low-lying rectal cancers, proximal diversion can reduce anastomotic leak after sphincter preserving surgery; however, evidence suggests that such temporary diversions are often not reversed. We aimed to evaluate non-reversal and delayed stoma reversal in elderly patients undergoing low anterior resection (LAR).