Early ileal pouch anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis in children: Similar outcome to delayed pouch construction despite higher comorbidity.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2020.10.002
Abstract: BACKGROUND Children with ulcerative colitis (UC) may undergo a staged approach for restorative proctocolectomy and ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA). Previous studies in adults suggest a decreased morbidity with delayed pouch creation, but pediatric studies… read more here.
Keywords: pouch creation; pouch construction; ulcerative colitis; delayed pouch ... See more keywords