Functional Outcomes, Quality of Life, Sexual Function, and Fertility of Adult Patients Undergoing Ileo-Anal Pouch Anastomosis in Childhood

First described in 1978, formation of an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) following pan proctocolectomy allows anal defaecation for patients who would otherwise require ileostomy [1]. Indications in children include ulcerative colitis (UC) refractory to medical management, familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP), and other functional disorders [2, 3].
Source: Journal of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Source Type: research