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. 2003 Jul 21;2003(3):CD002247. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD002247

Stone 1979.

Methods Prospective, Randomized.
Participants 139 participants with penetrating colon injuries found at laparotomy; participants were excluded if any one of: BP<80/60, intraperitoneal blood loss >1000ml, more than 2 intra‐abdominal organs injured, significant peritoneal soilage, >8 hours to OR, colon resection required, major loss of abdominal wall.
Interventions Primary repair (no resections) OR fecal diversion.
Outcomes Complications, mortality, length of stay, events associated with colostomy closure, overall cost of care.
Notes  
Risk of bias
Bias Authors' judgement Support for judgement
Allocation concealment? High risk