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Prevailing Techniques for Successful Colectomies

Presented by Paul Wise, MD - Washington University - St. Louis

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1. An ileorectal anastamosis (IRA) is an appropriate surgical option for a non-compliant, low-functioning patient with high (>20) polyp growth.

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2. Post operative surveillance for polyposis patients with an ileal pouch anal anastamosis (IPAA) or ileorectal anastamosis (IRA) consists of yearly pouchoscopy or proctoscopy, upper bowel surveillance (EGD) per the Spiegelman criteria and yearly thyroid ultrasound.

True False

3. The ileal pouch anal anastamosis (IPAA) has a 45% proctectomy rate, i.e., the rectum must be removed at a later date.

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4. The major benefit of the proctocolectomy and ileostomy surgical option is that it eliminates colorectal cancer risk.

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