Total colectomy in severe Crohn's colitis in children: Is permanent ileostomy necessary?
Background: The classic operation for medically refractory Crohn's pancolitis is colectomy with end ileostomy. Ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) in this setting has not been well studied in children. In this study, we review our experience and outcomes with IRA in children with severe Crohn's D...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2023-10-01
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| Series: | Journal of Pediatric Surgery Open |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2949711623000412 |