Comparison of ileal pouch-anal anastomosis and ileorectal anastomosis in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis

Abstract
PURPOSE:The aim of this study was to evaluate the surgical complications and long-term outcome and assess the functional results and quality of life after ileorectal anastomosis and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in patients with familial adenomatous polyposis.METHODS:From 1980 to 1997, 131 pa