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Murine Ileocolic Bowel Resection with Primary Anastomosis
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Surgical Management of Ulcerative Colitis
Michael J Grieco1, Feza H Remzi2
1Department of Surgery, New York University Langone Medical Center, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, 550 1st Avenue, New York, NY 10016, USA.
Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|October 30, 2020
Summary
Surgical resection is a treatment for ulcerative colitis. The ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) is considered the gold standard surgical option and is best performed in stages.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease.
- Surgical resection of the colon and rectum is a definitive treatment for refractory UC.
- Reconstruction options include end ileostomy, continent ileostomy, ileorectal anastomosis, and ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA).
Purpose of the Study:
- To advocate for the ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) as the gold standard surgical management for ulcerative colitis.
- To describe the staged surgical technique for IPAA.
- To review alternative management strategies and pouch-related complications.
Main Methods:
- Review of surgical techniques for IPAA.
- Discussion of intraoperative and postoperative management of pouch complications.
- Comparison of reconstruction options for ulcerative colitis.
Main Results:
- The IPAA is presented as the optimal reconstruction method following colectomy for UC.
- A staged approach to IPAA is recommended for improved outcomes.
- Management strategies for common pouch issues are outlined.
Conclusions:
- The ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) represents the gold standard in surgical management of ulcerative colitis.
- A staged surgical approach and meticulous management of pouch complications are crucial for successful outcomes.
Keywords:
Continent ileostomyIleal pouch anal anastomosisIleostomyInflammatory bowel disease surgeryJ pouchPouch dysfunctionRestorative proctocolectomyUlcerative colitisMore Related Videos
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