2012•World Journal of GastroenterologyOpen access

Role of ileostomy in restorative proctocolectomy

Gianluca Pellino

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Restorative proctocolectomy (RP) is the treatment of choice in patients affected with refractory ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis. Surgery in elective settings is often performed in 2 stages, fashioning an ileostomy which is closed 2-3-mo later. It is still debated whether omitting ileostomy could offer advantages in the management of patients undergoing RP.

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Key concepts: Proctocolectomy, Ileostomy, Medicine, Ulcerative colitis, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Refractory (planetary science), Colectomy, General surgery