Restorative Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis in 1985-2009

Conclusion:
The ileal pouch-anal anastomosis technique used in restorative proctocolectomy had changed over the past years from hand-sewn to stapled anastomosis. Covering ileostomy seemed to protect against major complications. Pouchitis was the most common late complication.

Source: Scandinavian Journal of Surgery - May 2, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Helavirta, I., Huhtala, H., Hyöty, M., Collin, P., Aitola, P. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research