This 2-center, prospective randomized study showed high immunosuppressive potency of both cyclosporine A and tacrolimus in combination with mycophenolate mofetil. No significant difference in incidence of acute rejection was observed between the 2 groups. Moreover, survival and incidence of infection were similar. Incidence of drug-related adverse events were similar, yet their spectrum was different.

Both conservative surgery with disk resection, and nerve- and vessel-sparing segmental resection reduce pain symptoms with equal morbidity. Fertility is improved with surgery with both techniques.

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Coverage of the bronchial stump contributes to a low incidence of PBSF. In view of the fact, that this serious complication was completely avoided in the pericardial flap group (used in patients with expected higher risk for PBSF), this particular technique seems to offer the best results.

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Morbidity and mortality rate after colectomy were inadmissibly high. Taking into account the poor functional results, we cannot recommend colectomy for slow transit constipation.

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