Anastomotic leak does not affect long-term and longitudinal functional outcomes after ileal pouch surgery for ulcerative colitis when managed aggressively

ConclusionsThere is no statistical difference in longitudinal function between patients who experienced AL after IPAA surgery for UC compared with those who did not. Therefore, an acute AL does not negatively impact long-term functional outcomes in IPAA patients.
Source: Techniques in Coloproctology - Category: Surgery Source Type: research