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World J Gastrointest Surg. Dec 27, 2025; 17(12): 113423
Published online Dec 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i12.113423
Table 1 Advantages and disadvantages of C-seal, Colovac and Tong et al’s stent-based diverting technique[16] vs the defunctioning stoma

Ensuring consistent diversion
Minimizing device migration
Maintaining patient comfort
Defunctioning stomaSignificant effectsN/ANo effect
C-sealNo effectModerate effectsSignificant effects
ColovacModerate effectsModerate effectsModerate effects
Tong et al’s SDT[16]Significant effectsSignificant effectsModerate effects