The failing pelvic pouch conversion to continent ileostomy.
Excision of a failing pelvic pouch is often a great disappointment for the patient. It is also an unfortunate decision considering that a significant length of terminal ileum is sacrificed. Transformation of the pouch to a continent ileostomy is an alternative. Five patients with a malfunctioning pelvic pouch have had their pouch converted to a continent ileostomy. The operative technique is described.
Hultén
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Department of Surgery II, Sahlgrenska Sjukhuset, University of Göteborg, Sweden.
Fasth
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Hallgren
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Oresland
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D000328:Adult; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000379:methods*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative; D012086:Reoperation