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  • Title: Subtotal colectomy with antiperistaltic cecorectal anastomosis.
    Author: Sarli L, Iusco D, Violi V, Roncoroni L.
    Journal: Tech Coloproctol; 2002 Apr; 6(1):23-6. PubMed ID: 12077637.
    Abstract:
    We assessed the functional results achieved with an antiperistaltic end-to-end cecorectal anastomosis (CRA) after subtotal colectomy. A total of 34 patients with colonic cancer, inflammatory bowel disease or chronic constipation were treated with subtotal colectomy and cecorectal anastomosis. The postoperative mortality was nil; no major postoperative complication was registered. At a mean 60-month follow-up (range, 12-92), 32 patients were alive, showed no diarrhea nor incontinence, were completely relieved from previous symptoms and abdominal discomfort, and had a normal diet. In conclusion, subtotal colectomy with end-to-end antiperistaltic CRA seems to have a role in selected cases for the treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases, colon tumors and slow-transit constipation.
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