Temporal Trends in Ileoanal Pouch Surgery for Paediatric Onset Ulcerative Colitis in England from 1997 to 2015 Using Hospital Episode Statistics

This population-based study analyzes temporal trends in ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) procedures for pediatric ulcerative colitis in England over an 18-year period using national hospital data. The research provides benchmarking data on surgical frequency and outcomes for this relatively uncommon pediatric procedure.