Ileal pouch revision vs. excision: short ‐term (30‐day) outcomes from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program

ConclusionsPouch revision and excision have comparable short ‐term post‐operative outcomes, but pouch excisionis appears to be more commonly utilized. Increased awareness of the indications for pouch revision or referral to specialized centers may improve pouch excision rates.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Colorectal Disease - November 16, 2018 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Stefan D. Holubar, Peter Neary, Alexandra Aiello, Sherief Shawki, Conor P. Delaney, Scott R. Steele, Tracy Hull, Luca Stocchi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research