Ileorectal anastomosis after colectomy for benign colon disease
Cunsolo, A.; Bragaglia, R.B.; Vecchi, R.; Gozzetti, G.
International Surgery 73(1): 6-9
1988
ISSN/ISBN: 0020-8868 PMID: 3360582 Document Number: 310870
The immediate, or staged reconstruction of the digestive tract after total abdominal colectomy for benign bowel disease with an ileorectal anastomosis (I.R.A.) finds adamant supporters and opposers, thus confirming the controversial aspects of this procedure. The follow-up of 27 cases operated upon between 1973 and 1985, is discussed on the basis of clinical, radiological, endoscopic, histological and functional assessments.