Outcomes of Colonic Resection for Chronic Idiopathic Constipation in Childhood

The purpose of this study was to describe the outcomes of colonic resection for constipation in children. Three different types of resection are compared: pan-proctocolectomy with ileoanal pouch anastomosis (IPAA), total colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis (IR), and segmental resections and anastomosis (SR).
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research