ISSN:
1530-0358
Keywords:
Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis
;
Ileostomy
;
Stoma
;
Proctocolectomy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Construction of a loop ileostomy is usually advised in patients having an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis to minimize the complication of chronic pelvic sepsis. Formation and closure of a loop ileostomy was associated with a 41 percent and 30 percent complication rate, respectively, in a prospective series of 34 patients. This morbidity must now be assessed in relation to the benefits of avoiding temporary fecal diversion in restorative proctocolectomy.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02090168
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