Preservation of the superior rectal artery in laparoscopic colectomy for slow transit constipation: Is it really associated with better outcomes?

Few patients with slow-transit constipation refractory to conservative treatment can benefit with a subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis with the preservation of the superior rectal artery. In this letter to the editor some important issues were discussed. First, the study did not include...

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Published in:World journal of gastroenterology : WJG 2021-10, Vol.27 (38), p.6513-6514
Main Authors: Parra, Rogério Serafim, Feres, Omar, Rocha, José Joaquim Ribeiro
Format: Article
Language:English
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Letter to the Editor
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Summary:Few patients with slow-transit constipation refractory to conservative treatment can benefit with a subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis with the preservation of the superior rectal artery. In this letter to the editor some important issues were discussed. First, the study did not include a comparison group. Second, they did not present the functional results in the short or long term related to the bowel function of these patients after surgery. Finally, the authors showed that this surgical procedure was safe, and no cases of leakage were found.
ISSN:1007-9327
2219-2840
DOI:10.3748/wjg.v27.i38.6513