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Revolution and evolution: 30 years of ileoanal pouch surgery

  1. Simon P Bach MD1,*,
  2. Neil J. M Mortensen FRCS2

Article first published online: 14 DEC 2006

DOI: 10.1097/01.MIB.0000197547.80558.59

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Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Volume 12, Issue 2, pages 131–145, February 2006

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Bach, S. P. and Mortensen, N. J. M. (2006), Revolution and evolution: 30 years of ileoanal pouch surgery. Inflamm Bowel Dis, 12: 131–145. doi: 10.1097/01.MIB.0000197547.80558.59

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  1. 1

    Nuffield Department of Surgery, University of Oxford, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom

  2. 2

    Department of Colorectal Surgery, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford, United Kingdom

*Department of Colorectal Surgery, Level 2, John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford OX3 9DU

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 14 DEC 2006
  2. Article first published online: 14 DEC 2006
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 12 NOV 2005
  4. Manuscript Received: 10 NOV 2005

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Keywords:

  • ulcerative colitis;
  • inflammatory bowel disease;
  • ileal pouch-anal anastomosis

Abstract

Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) has become the standard of care for the 25% of patients with ulcerative colitis who ultimately require colectomy. IPAA is favored by patients because it avoids the necessity for a long-term stoma. This review examines how 3 decades of experience with IPAA has molded current practice, highlighting 5- and 10-year follow-up of large series to determine durability and functional performance, in addition to causes of failure and the management of complications.

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