A total proctocolectomy is surgical removal of the colon, rectum, and anus. Your surgeon will perform it while you’re under general anesthesia. Surgeons typically perform a total proctocolectomy for ...

Permanent stoma creation in patients with extensive Crohn's disease has fallen to a third of its previous rate following the advent of biologic therapy, research shows. "Comparison of different ...

Strictures following ileoanal procedures are a recognized complication and occur more frequently after cuff abscess or a localized leak from the anastomosis. The incidence of strictures following ...