Fecal continence outcomes are associated with the type, height, and stage procedure of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

ConclusionMucosectomy with more distal, hand-sewn anastomosis and increasing age at IPAA surgery was associated with poorer fecal continence outcomes. The three-stage procedure appears to give the best fecal continence results without increasing complications. Furthermore, incontinence reduced patient ’s quality of life.
Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research