Abstract

1. Abstract
1.1. Background: Intestinal stoma is usually performed as component of other surgical intervention for small and large bowel pathologies. Of these temporary colostomy are commonest stomas created for de-functioning of the distal anastomotic site to minimise the chances of leak. Colostomy is usually reversed at 8 to 12 weeks and Ileostomy closure is often considered a minor procedure but it is associated with significant morbidity and mortality
1.2. Objective: To compare the safety of early versus late oral feeding following ileostomy closure (reversal) in terms of post op anastomotic leak.