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Ileoanal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis
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The ileoanal procedure has become the preferred surgery, because it cures ulcerative colitis and doesn't require the person to have an ostomy in order to have bowel movements.
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| 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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