Choice of operation in familial adenomatous polyposis

1 January 1991

journal article
research article
Published by Springer Nature in World Journal of Surgery

Vol. 15 (1) , 47-49
https://doi.org/10.1007/bf01658960

Abstract

Three surgical options are discussed for patients with familial adenomatous polyposis: proctocolectomy with ileostomy, colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis, and colectomy with rectal mucosectomy and ileoanal pouch with a temporary ileostomy.

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