In IRA surgery the ileum (the last part of the small intestine) is joined directly to the rectum. This is different to ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (J-pouch) surgery in which a pouch is formed out the …

Ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) is the resection of the colon from the cecum to the rectum and from the anastomosing ileum to the rectum. From: Gastroenterology Clinics of North America, 2020

Core tip: Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the most commonly performed procedure for treatment of UC patients refractory to medical therapy. However, IPAA carries on its own risks. …

Ileorectal anastomosis is a surgical procedure in which the ileum (the last part of the small intestine) is connected to the rectum, allowing for improved bowel function. However, there is …

Currently, ileal pouch-anal anastomosis is the most common procedure for patients with ulcerative colitis requiring surgical treatment. However, there is still a role for ileorectal anastomosis and …

Jul 22, 2016 · The key elements in the completion of a laparoscopic ileorectal anastomosis are preservation of anastomotic integrity, prevention of torsion of the superior mesenteric arterial …

The two main surgical options are colectomy with an ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) 2 or a restorative proctocolectomy with an ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA). IRA has the …

Jun 1, 2009 · Ileorectal anastomosis (IRA) or ileorectostomy refers to the connection of terminal ileum to rectum following extirpation of the colon by total abdominal colectomy.

The purpose of the current study is to describe four standardized ileorectal or ileosigmoid anastomotic configurations, with commentary on specific challenges and theoretical …

pertaining to or communicating with the ileum and rectum. Miller-Keane Encyclopedia and Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, Seventh Edition. © 2003 by Saunders, an …