Function of ileal J pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.
Pouch function after proctocolectomy and ileal J pouch-anal anastomosis was assessed at 1 and 5 years in 41 patients with familial adenomatous polyposis. The mean(s.d.) stool frequency per 24 h decreased from 4.4(1.7) to 3.9(1.8) (P < 0.05), the mean(s.d.) nocturnal stool frequency fell from 0.6(1.0) to 0.3(0.6) (P < 0.05), and the number of patients having nocturnal bowel movements decreased from 16 to seven (P < 0.05). At 5 years, only one patient still followed a strict diet (versus ten at 1 year, P < 0.05) and only two needed antidiarrhoeal medication (versus ten at 1 year, P < 0.05). There were no episodes of pouchitis or late reservoir-related complications. The function of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis improves over time in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.
Department of Alimentary Tract Surgery, Hôpital Saint-Antoine, Paris, France.
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Penna
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Tiret
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Kartheuser
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Hannoun
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Nordlinger
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D011125:Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D000328:Adult; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D003672:Defecation / Q000502:physiology*; D004032:Diet; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011184:Postoperative Period; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative