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Table 2 Causes of non-closure of ileostomy

From: Assessment of the risk of permanent stoma after low anterior resection in rectal cancer patients

 

N

%

Progression of the disease

13

40.6

Patient refusal

6

18.7

Anastomotic leak

5

15.6

Death during the observation

3

9.4

No eligibility for anaesthesia

2

6.3

Local recurrence

2

6.3

Anastomotic stricture

1

3.1

Total

32

100.0