Clin Colon Rectal Surg 2004; 17(1): 65-70
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-823072
Copyright © 2004 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Proctocolectomy and Brooke Ileostomy for Chronic Ulcerative Colitis

Eric J. Dozois1
  • 1Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic Foundation, Rochester, Minnesota
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Publication Date:
13 April 2004 (online)

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Proctocolectomy and permanent ileostomy is an option for selected patients with ulcerative colitis. Current indications include the elderly, patients with poor anal continence, and those with malignant lesions of the low rectum. Advantages of this procedure are that it has fewer complications than an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis, it is a one-stage operation removing all the diseased mucosa, and it is a relatively straightforward operation. The operative technique is discussed.

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Eric J DozoisM.D. 

Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Mayo Clinic Foundation

200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905

Email: dozois.eric@mayo.edu