Abstract
The procedure of total colectomy, excision of the rectal mucosa and ileo‐anal anastomosis with or without a proximal small intestinal reservoir has been described as a method of treating patients with ulcerative colitis and familial polyposis coli. The purpose of constructing a terminal ileal reservoir is to reduce the severe diarrhoea which often occurs following ileo‐anal anastomosis. It is suggested that the use of a single antiperistaltic segment for this purpose would reduce the diarrhoea, and provide continence. This has been tested in the dog and the results are reported in this publication.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 507-511 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery |
| Volume | 55 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 1985 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- continence
- ileo‐anal anastomosis
- reverse ileal segment