Abstract
Since ulcerative colitis is a mucosal disease, it would appear possible to remove the diseased rectal mucosa and preserve all anorectal musculature. When performed in conjunction with total colectomy, the terminal ileum could then be placed inside the retained muscular wall of the rectum and anastomosed to the anus. This would remove all of the disease and yet preserve anorectal continence. Seventeen patients with chronic ulcerative colitis have undergone this operation with satisfactory results in 15 and no deaths. Many details of preoperative, operative and postoperative management are presented which are imperative for a successful result. Sufficient experience has been gained that the operation can now be recommended.
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