Surgical Outcomes and Quality of Life in Young Patients After Ileoanal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis.

BACKGROUND: Pediatric ulcerative colitis (UC) that is resistant to medical therapy is managed surgically with a colectomy and ileal pouch anal anastomosis. Family and patient concerns including quality of life (QoL), bowel function, and surgical complications may factor heavily in the decision to proceed with surgical intervention. OBJECTIVE: We aim to investigate the QoL, bowel habits, and operative outcomes of younger (
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