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Ileostomy
Studies from P. Ortegadeballon et al further understanding of ileostomy
June 15th, 2009
"After proctocolectomy, ileal pouch-anal anastomosis may not be feasible, especially in the case of desmoid tumor or after failed ileal pouch-anal anastomosis requiring excision of the pouch. We designed a gastric pouch interposed between the terminal ileum and the anus to avoid a permanent ileostomy for these patients," scientists in Dijon, France report. "Long-term results and quality of life with this technique remain unknown. After proctocolectomy, ileal pouch-anal anastomosis was not feasible or had failed in 3 patients (2 with familial adenomatous polyposis and 7 with ulcerative colitis; 40, 4 9, and 50 years of age, respectively). Of these patients, 2 had...
Source: Gastroenterology Week (2009-06-15)
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