High but decreasing rates of reconstruction after total proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis, and evidence of a direct volume outcome relationship
Hugh L. Giddings,
Kheng‐Seong Ng,
Michael J. Solomon
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundTotal (procto)colectomy is indicated in 15%–20% of ulcerative colitis(UC) patients during their disease course. Reconstruction options to avoid a permanent ileostomy include an ileoanal pouch anastomosis (IPAA) or ileorectal anastomosis (IRA). This study aimed to investigate reconstruction rates using Australian‐based population‐level data, and factors influencing reconstruction.MethodsA retrospective data linkage study of the NSW population over a 19‐year period was performed. Patients with UC who u… Show more
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