Table 2.
Postoperative outcomes of ileostomy creation in the Wafi and Brooke ileostomy groups
| Variables | Wafi ileostomy (n = 99) | Brooke ileostomy (n = 99) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent ileostomy (n (%)) | 0 (0%) | 2 (2%) | 0.157 |
| Permanent colostomy (n (%)) | 0 (0%) | 1 (1%) | 0.135 |
| Ileostomy output (ml) | 588 (150–1650) | 650 (450–1100) | 0.145 |
| Discharged on IV fluids (n (%)) | 0 (0%) | 10 (10%) | < 0.001 |
| Rate of complications of ileostomy (n (%)) | 5 (5%) | 24 (24%) | 0.001 |
| Dehydration (n (%)) | 1 (1%) | 22 (22%) | < 0.001 |
| Bowel obstruction (n (%)) | 0 (0%) | 1 (1%) | 0.495 |
| SSI (n (%)) | 5 (5%) | 3 (3%) | 0.772 |
| Parastomal skin irritation (n (%)) | 3 (3%) | 7 (7%) | 0.028 |
| IR drainage | 1 (1%) | 1 (1%) | 1.000 |
| Reintervention | 0 (0%) | 1 (1%) | 0.495 |
| Length of hospital stay (days) | 13 (11–25) | 7 (5–10) | < 0.001 |
| ER visits or readmission | 1 (1%) | 23 (23%) | < 0.001 |
IV, intravenous; SSI, surgical site infection; IR, interventional radiology; ER, emergency room