Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	11142
Country	China

Received	2014-05-07 10:43
Peer-Review Started	2014-05-07 16:30
To Make the First Decision	2014-06-18 17:22
Return for Revision	2014-06-22 19:21
Revised	2014-06-25 12:48
Second Decision	2014-08-28 09:51
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2014-08-28 10:09
Articles in Press	2014-08-28 10:49
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Publish the Manuscript Online	2014-12-20 19:42

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Category	Surgery
Manuscript Type	Meta-Analysis
Article Title	Role of protective stoma in low anterior resection for rectal cancer: A meta-analysis
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Sheng-Wen Wu, Cong-Chao Ma and Yu Yang
Funding Agency and Grant Number
Corresponding Author	Cong-Chao Ma, MD, PhD, Department of General surgery, The Affiliated Jianhu Hospital of Nantong University, Jianhu People’s Hospital, Renming South-road 275, Jianhu 224700, China. surgeon_lin6@163.com
Key Words	Protective stoma; Low anterior resection; Rectal cancer; Complication; Meta-analysis
Core Tip	The use of a protective stoma is an effective application that can reduce the rate of anastomotic leakage in patients who receive low anterior resection for rectal cancer. The morbidity associated with protective stomas and the complications of stoma closure are negligible compared with the reoperations required for anastomosis leakage in the absence of a protective stoma. Therefore, the presence of a non-functioning stoma can be useful for patients undergoing rectal surgery and is recommended during low anterior resections for rectal cancer.
Publish Date	2014-12-20 19:42
Citation	Wu SW, Ma CC, Yang Y. Role of protective stoma in low anterior resection for rectal cancer: A meta-analysis. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(47): 18031-18037
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i47/18031.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i47.18031

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