Fig. 1

The interval between stoma creation and closure and the occurrence of postoperative complications. Bar graphs show the number of stoma closures per period (30 days) after the initial operation. The number of postoperative complications among the cases is shown in red (a) All cases and postoperative complications are demonstrated. The postoperative complications accumulate within 90 days. In the early closure (EC) group, the complications seem to be equally distributed. b The accumulation of superficial incisional surgical site infections among patients who underwent stoma closure within 90 days. c Postoperative Clavien-Dindo Classification of III or higher complications are highlighted in red