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Comparative Study
. 1988 Aug;3(3):166-70.
doi: 10.1007/BF01648361.

Quality of life in ileostomy patients before and after conversion to the continent ileostomy

B Ojerskog  1 , T Hällström, N G Kock, H E Myrvold
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Comparative Study

Quality of life in ileostomy patients before and after conversion to the continent ileostomy

B Ojerskog et al. Int J Colorectal Dis. 1988 Aug.

Abstract

In a prospective study the quality of life was evaluated in 31 consecutive patients before and after conversion from a conventional to a continent ileostomy. Patient expectations, immediate emotional reactions after the operation and attitudes at the time of the interview were more positive towards the continent ileostomy than the conventional ileostomy. An improved working capacity was affirmed after conversion to the continent ileostomy. Leisure activities and the quality of sexual life were most positively influenced by the continent ileostomy, whereas established family and social relations were not considerably influenced by either type of ileostomy. In conclusion the continent ileostomy improves the quality of life in patients requesting conversion from a conventional ileostomy.

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