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Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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This surgery cures ulcerative colitis. About 7 to 8 out of 10 people have long-term success with this surgery.Reference 1
Surgery will not cure Crohn's disease. But it may give people some time without symptoms. Crohn's disease usually comes back after surgery.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 8, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Reference Peter J. Kahrilas, MD - Gastroenterology |
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