Pouch Salvage of Long Rectal Cuff Syndrome: Excision of Retained Rectum and Mesorectum With Conversion to Ileoanal Anastomosis

Abstract

Lay Summary The diagnosis of long rectal cuff syndrome may be considered in patients with persistent rectal bleeding after ileal pouch–anal anastomosis. Pouch salvage with excision of residual rectum and conversion to an ileoanal anastomosis offers patients the chance to achieve stoma-free survival.