Table 1.

Reasons for formation of a permanent stoma in patients lost to follow‐up

Reason for permanent stoma	No. of patients
Early closure group	1
Anastomotic leak and associated necrotizing fasciitis>12 months after stoma closure	1
Late closure group	6
Bowel dysfunction – patient preference for stoma>12 months after stoma closure	2
Stenosis <12 months after stoma closure	1
Anastomotic stricture dilated and perforated withresulting sepsis and cardiopulmonary arrest(grade IVa*)	1
Anastomotic leak 9 months after stoma closure	1
Unknown	1

^*According to Clavien–Dindo classification34.