The effect of diversion on readmission following ileal pouch-anal anastomosis in children
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Michael D Traynor, Nicholas P McKenna, D Dean Potter, Christopher R Moir, Denise B Klinkner
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Background
Readmission rates as high as 20% have been reported after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) in children, with obstruction and dehydration as the most commonly listed reasons. We hypothesized that a diverting ileostomy contributes to unplanned readmission after IPAA creation.
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Children (age
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