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. 2018:47:64-66.
doi: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.04.015. Epub 2018 Apr 21.

How to save both transverse colon and continence after extensive left colon surgery: A case report of a new procedure

Marica Grasso  1 , Alessandro Cimmino  2 , Nicola Sangiuliano  3 , Antonello Niglio  4
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How to save both transverse colon and continence after extensive left colon surgery: A case report of a new procedure

Marica Grasso et al. Int J Surg Case Rep. 2018.

Abstract

Introduction: Nowadays, after wide left colectomy, it is necessary to choose one of the following procedures: a definitive transverse colostomy, an ileo-rectal anastomosis or a right colo-rectal anastomosis (Deloyers procedure).

Presentation of case: We performed our new procedure on a 63 years-old man. After an extensive left proctocolectomy, the intestinal continuity between the transverse colon and rectum was obtained by transposition and rotation of the right colon into the pelvis. After recanalization the patient never lost the functions of the large intestine and progressively restored continence.

Discussion: Saving the transverse colon and the right colon mean achieving not only continence but also a better degree of reabsorption of liquids and vitamin K and group B production in order to keep intestinal functions as similar as possible to the normal physiology.

Conclusion: The one-year follow-up surgical and clinical outcomes are encouraging to support the feasibility of this procedure in terms of improving the quality of life: avoiding diarrhea, incontinence and post-operative urgency.

Keywords: Abdominal trauma; Anastomosis; Colon cancer; Inflammatory bowel disease; Left colon; Stoma.

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Ileo-transverse anastomosis, transverse-caecum anastomosis and right colon-rectum anastomosis.
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