Research Article

Diverting Ileostomy Duration Is the Main Determinant of Ileostomy-Related Complications after Surgical Treatment of Rectum Cancer

Table 3

Comparison of complication frequencies according to the Clavien–Dindo classification.

Clavien–Dindo classificationComplications during ileostomy, n (%)Complications after ileostomy closure, n (%)
<3 months3–6 months>6 months<3 months3–6 months>6 months

Grade I7 (8.9%)10 (12.8%)17 (21.8%)9 (13.6%)5 (7.6%)30 (45.5)
Grade II000000
Grade IIIa3 (3.8%)5 (6.4%)27 (34.6%)04 (6.1%)9 (13.6%)
Grade IIIb0002 (3%)1 (1.5%)6 (9.1%)
Grade IV1 (1.3%)1 (1.3%)7 (8.9%)000
Grade V000000
Total11 (14.1%)16 (20.5%)51 (65.4%)<0.00111 (16.7%)10 (15.2%)45 (68.1%)<0.001