Ileorectal Anastomosis in Ulcerative Colitis

Abstract

The early and late results of subtotal colectomy followed by ileorectal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis in 198 patients are presented. Operative mortality was related primarily to the stage of the disease and to whether the ileorectal anastomosis was protected by a diverting ileostomy. Functional results were good in 70% of the patients. Carcinoma of the rectal stump must be considered and requires close follow-up.