title: Technical considerations in performing total colectomy and Soave endorectal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis.
abstract: Total colectomy, mucosal proctectomy, and ileoanal endorectal anastomosis have been successful in 17 of 19 children with chronic ulcerative colitis. No significant complications were encountered in our recent 9 cases. The technique of the operation as it is now performed in our institution is described.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003082:Colectomy / Q000379:methods*; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009584:Nitrogen / Q000378:metabolism; D010288:Parenteral Nutrition; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011300:Preoperative Care
chemical_list: D009584:Nitrogen