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Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2004; 17(1): 43-55
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-823070
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Complications of Ileoanal Pouches

Emre Gorgun1 , Feza H. Remzi1
  • 1Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio
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Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is the surgical therapy of choice for patients with chronic ulcerative colitis and the majority of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. It restores gastrointestinal continuity, re-establishes transanal defecation, and avoids a permanent stoma. Although this technically demanding procedure is associated with low mortality rates, it is frequently accompanied by early and late complications. This article will review these complications and discuss the interventions that are needed to provide appropriate treatment.

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Restorative proctocolectomy - ileal pouch-anal anastomosis - complications, morbidity

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Feza H RemziM.D. 

Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Cleveland Clinic Foundation

9500 Euclid Avenue A30

Cleveland, OH 44195

Email: remzif@ccf.org