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ileoanal anastomosis

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ileoanal anastomosis
[il′ē·ō·ā′nəl]
a surgical procedure in which the colon and rectum are removed but the anus and anal sphincter are left intact. An anastomosis is formed between the lower end of the small intestine and the anus. The operation is an alternative to proctocolectomy for the treatment of ulcerative colitis.


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These procedures include subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis, vertical reduction rectoplasty, or total proctocolectomy with either end ileostomy or ileoanal anastomosis.
Ileoanal anastomosis with reservoirs: Complications and long-term results.
 
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