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What is surgery ileoanal or ileorectal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

This is when the: Colon is removed and part or all of the rectum is removed, then the small bowel or ileum is sewn/stapled to the rectum or anus, usually with the construction of a artificial rectal pouch and a temporary diverting ileostomy.

Answered 12/24/2019

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