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How to save both transverse colon and continence after extensive left colon surgery: A case report of a new procedure
Marica Grasso1, Alessandro Cimmino2, Nicola Sangiuliano2
1Faculty of Medicine and Surgery, University of Salerno, Via S. Allende, 84080 Baronissi, Salerno, Italy.
Introduction:
Nowadays, after wide left colectomy, it is necessary to choose one of the following procedures: a definitive transverse colostomy, an ileo-rectal anastomosis or a right colo-rectal anastomosis (Deloyers procedure).
Presentation Of Case:
We performed our new procedure on a 63 years-old man. After an extensive left proctocolectomy, the intestinal continuity between the transverse colon and rectum was obtained by transposition and rotation of the right colon into the pelvis. After recanalization the patient never lost the functions of the large intestine and progressively restored continence.
Discussion:
Saving the transverse colon and the right colon mean achieving not only continence but also a better degree of reabsorption of liquids and vitamin K and group B production in order to keep intestinal functions as similar as possible to the normal physiology.
Conclusion:
The one-year follow-up surgical and clinical outcomes are encouraging to support the feasibility of this procedure in terms of improving the quality of life: avoiding diarrhea, incontinence and post-operative urgency.
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