Risk Factors for Pelvic Pouch Failure
MacRae et al - Diseases of the
Colon & Rectum 1997
- Pouch Excision Rate 1981-1992 8.8%
1981-2003 5.9%
Statistically
significant factors leading to failure were:
• Handsewn vs
Stapled Anastomosis
• Tension at IAA
Anastomosis
• Leak from IAA or
Pouch
• Diagnosis of CD
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of Toronto
