Does External Beam Radiation Therapy to the Pelvis Portend Worse Ileal Pouch Outcomes? An International Multi ‐Institution Collaborative Study

ConclusionPelvic EBRT administered prior to IPAA is associated with acceptable long ‐term function outcome. However, when pelvic EBRT is given to an IPAA in situ, most patients experience long‐term poor pouch function without pouch failure.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

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Source: Colorectal Disease - November 9, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Amy L. Lightner, Antonino Spinelli, Nicholas P. McKenna, Christopher L. Hallemeier, Phillip Fleshner Tags: Original Article Source Type: research