title: The Authors Reply.
authors.affiliation: Rochester, MN.
authors.forename: Jai
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Bikhchandani
authors.forename: Robert R
authors.initials: RR
authors.lastname: Cima
mesh_terms: D000714:Anastomosis, Surgical / Q000379:methods*; D003093:Colitis, Ulcerative / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative / Q000379:methods*