title: Anastomotic integrity and function: role of the colonic J-pouch.
abstract: Since the colonic J-pouch with a colo-anal anastomosis was first introduced in 1986, many reports have shown the superiority of this design as compared to a "straight" colo-anal anastomosis. These advantages have been demonstrated in retrospective, prospective, and prospectively randomized reports. Furthermore, these attributes are realized for at least 12 and possibly more than 24 months after surgery.
authors.affiliation: Cleveland Clinic Florida, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Fort Lauderdale 33309, USA.
authors.forename: S D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Wexner
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Alabaz
mesh_terms: D001003:Anal Canal / Q000601:surgery; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods; D003106:Colon / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative; D011788:Quality of Life; D012004:Rectal Neoplasms / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery*; D012007:Rectum / Q000601:surgery; D016019:Survival Analysis; D013537:Sutures