title: Role of ileostomy in restorative proctocolectomy.
abstract: Restorative proctocolectomy (RP) is the treatment of choice in patients affected with refractory ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis. Surgery in elective settings is often performed in 2 stages, fashioning an ileostomy which is closed 2-3-mo later. It is still debated whether omitting ileostomy could offer advantages in the management of patients undergoing RP.
authors.forename: Gianluca
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Pellino
authors.forename: Guido
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Sciaudone
authors.forename: Silvestro
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Canonico
authors.forename: Francesco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Selvaggi
mesh_terms: D011125:Adenomatous Polyposis Coli / Q000601:surgery*; D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative