Transmural Inflammation, Ileitis, and Granulomas at the Time of Proctocolectomy in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis Do Not Predict Future Development of Pouchitis
Background: The most common complication following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) in patients with ulcerative colitis (UC) is pouchitis. Our study aimed to investigate the relationship between histopathologic findings of ileitis, granuloma, or transmural inflammation on the colectomy specimen o...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2021-10-01
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| Series: | Inflammatory Intestinal Diseases |
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| Online Access: | https://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/519325 |