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A comparison of surgical management between Canadian and American colorectal surgeons for a patient with ulcerative colitis who is taking 10 mg/day of prednisone. At the time of surgery, a tension-free anastomosis is possible, and there are no intra-operative complications. STC = subtotal colectomy; TPC = total proctocolectomy.
