BACKGROUND Restorative proctocolectomy is the treatment of choice for pediatric patients with refractory colitis, inherited polyposis syndromes, and some with colonic aganglionosis. Evidence concerning the optimal method of reconstruction is, however, sparse. METHODS Studies comparing outcomes from ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) and straight ileoanal anastomosis (SIAA) were identified by...

OBJECTIVES Ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) affects bowel function, sexual function and reproduction less negatively than ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA), the standard reconstruction after colectomy for ulcerative colitis (UC). In younger UC patients, IRA may have a role postponing pelvic surgery and IPAA. The aim of the present study was to investigate the survival of IPAA secondary to IRA com...

BACKGROUND The incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) among patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) is increased compared to the general population. The diagnosis of CRC potentially influences surgical decision making in patients with UC. METHODS This review considers clinical studies, systematic reviews, and guidelines on the surgical therapy of CRC in UC. We searched the bibliographic databases...