Kellie Mathis

SOCIETY: SSAT

Socioeconomic status (SES) has proven significant impact on colorectal cancer (CRC) outcomes. Lower SES has correlated with increased comorbidities, risk of postoperative complications, and inadequate adherence to treatment guidelines…

BACKGROUND: A diverting loop ileostomy (DLI) is commonly constructed for protection of high-risk anastomoses to reduce the morbidity of an anastomotic leak. Closure typically occurs at 12 weeks after formation…