Technical aspects of ileoanal pouch surgery
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- DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-823069
Technical aspects of ileoanal pouch surgery
Abstract
Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis has become the surgical procedure of choice for chronic ulcerative colitis. Since the initial description of the technique, various modifications have facilitated its evolution into a safe operation with excellent long-term outcomes. However, some aspects of the operation remain contentious. Our aim is to describe the technical aspects of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis and review the current literature in the areas of controversy.
Keywords: Ileoanal pouch; surgery; ulcerative colitis.
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