Risk factors for stoma outlet obstruction: systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stoma outlet obstruction (SOO) is a serious postoperative complication that can lead to significant morbidity, including prolonged hospitalization, increased healthcare costs, and reduced quality of life. This study, the first systematic review and meta-analysis on SOO, aims to identify and analyze key risk factors of SOO, calculate its pooled incidence, and systematically review its diagnostic features, clinical symptoms, imaging modalities, management strategies, prognosis, and associated outcomes.

Methods

This systematic review and meta-analysis followed PRISMA 2020 guidelines and included 16 retrospective cohort studies, identified through a comprehensive search of multiple databases, with data on risk factors for SOO. The study analyzed four key variables r

SUBMITTER: Toffaha A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12572097 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature