Case Control Study
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World J Gastroenterol. Oct 21, 2020; 26(39): 6015-6026
Published online Oct 21, 2020. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v26.i39.6015
Table 2 Characteristics of patients undergoing total colectomy and end ileostomy for medically refractory colitis by laparotomy (either at commencement or by completion)

Laparotomy commenced (n = 7)
Laparotomy completed (n = 9)
Age (yr)4945
Range26-7322-73
Males6 (85%)8 (88%)
Preop Alb3027
Range15-42(15-42)
Median length of stay1116
Range7-567-56