Table 2.

Characteristics of the ileostomy reversal procedure, including surgical technique and skin closure

Surgical variable	n (%)
Ileostomy closure technique	93 (100)
Stapled anastomosis	9 (9.7)
Handsewn anastomosis	84 (90.3)
Side-to-side with resection	28 (33.3)
End-to-end with resection	8 (9.5)
End-to-end without resection	48 (57.1)
Skin closure technique	70 (100)
Staples	17 (24)
Subcuticular	29 (41)
Interrupted suture	24 (34)