Ileal pouch–anal anastomosis and liver transplantation for ulcerative colitis complicated by primary sclerosing cholangitis

Volume: 95, Issue: 7, Pages: 882 - 886
Published: May 21, 2008
Abstract
Background The aim was to evaluate outcomes in patients with ulcerative colitis complicated by primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) who required ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA) and orthotopic liver transplantation (OLT). Methods A retrospective analysis was performed of 32 patients undergoing both IPAA and OLT between 1980 and 2006. Data were collected regarding demographics, indication for surgery, postoperative complications, and outcome...
Paper Details
Title
Ileal pouch–anal anastomosis and liver transplantation for ulcerative colitis complicated by primary sclerosing cholangitis
Published Date
May 21, 2008
Volume
95
Issue
7
Pages
882 - 886
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