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Comparative outcomes in patients undergoing stoma vs primary restoration of bowel continuity.
| Complication | Primary repair (n=176) | Stoma (n=16) |
|---|---|---|
| Mortality | 12 (6.82%) | 3 (18.75%) |
| Respiratory complications | 27 (15.34%) | 5 (31.25%) |
| Wound infection | 60 (34.09%) | 8 (50%) |
| Burst abdomen | 7 (3.98) | 1 (6.25%) |
| Faecal fistula | 8 (4.55%) | 1 (6.25%) |
| Residual abscess | 7 (3.98%) | 2 (12.5%) |
| Incisional Hernia | 10 (5.68%) | 4 (25%) |
