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Final operative procedures in elderly patients
| 60–69 years (n = 101) | 70 years and older (n = 43) | |
|---|---|---|
| IPAA (hand sewn anastomosis) | 72 | 0 |
| IPAA (stapled anastomosis) | 11 | 1 |
| IRA | 1 | 3 |
| Sphincter-preserving operation (%) | 84 (83.2) | 4 (9.3) |
| Total proctocolectomy with end ileostomy | 16 | 35 |
| Total colectomy with end ileostomy | 0 | 4 |
| Miscellaneous | 1 | 0 |
IPAA ileal pouch anal anastomosis, IRA ileorectal anastomosis
