Surgical treatment for ulcerative colitis.
- Author:
Ping LAN
1
;
Lei LIAN
Author Information
1. Department of Colorectal Surgery, The Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou 510655, China. lpzm@yahoo.com
- Publication Type:Editorial
- MeSH:
Anastomosis, Surgical;
Colitis, Ulcerative;
surgery;
Humans
- From:
Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
2011;14(3):159-161
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Despite significant progress in medical therapy for ulcerative colitis, surgical intervention is still required in a portion of patients with ulcerative colitis. Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis has been commonly used in western countries, while ileorectal anastomosis may be appropriate in specific scenarios. The surgical decision should be made based upon the clinical situation and sufficient patient consent.
