Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 88-92, June 2009

Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis: Meta-Analysis and Comparison of Outcomes Between Techniques

  • A.G. Heriot, MD, FRCS, FRACS

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress reprint requests to: A.G. Heriot, MD, FRCS, FRACS, Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, 1 St. Andrew's Place, Melbourne, VIC 3002, Australia
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  • A.C. Lynch, MMedSci, FRACS

Department of Surgical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Melbourne, Australia

Ileal pouch anal anastomosis is the procedure of choice for most patients undergoing proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis and a proportion of patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. Since its first description in 1978, there has been evolution and refinement in the technical aspects of ileoanal pouch construction. This has been facilitated by advancements in stapler technology, and an increased focus on functional outcome.

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PII: S1043-1489(09)00012-8

doi:10.1053/j.scrs.2009.05.008

Seminars in Colon & Rectal Surgery
Volume 20, Issue 2 , Pages 88-92, June 2009

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