title: Postcolectomy syndromes.
abstract: Resection of the colon and rectum may produce both transient and permanent alterations in colonic function. Furthermore, the nature of some operative techniques may result in autonomic denervation of the rectum and associated pelvic viscera. An understanding of the mechanism of injury and the subsequent functional abnormalities is necessary to provide adequate therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Lahey Clinic Medical Center, Burlington, Massachusetts 01805.
authors.forename: D J
authors.initials: DJ
authors.lastname: Schoetz
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003082:Colectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D052776:Female Urogenital Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology*; D008297:Male; D052801:Male Urogenital Diseases