Publications by authors named "Richard I Kerdic"
Background: In the past, children with ulcerative colitis were treated with a total colectomy, ileostomy and mucous fistula; ileal pouch-anal anastomosis was postponed until adulthood. The aim of the present study was to assess the functional outcome and quality of life after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis and determine whether it is justified to perform the operation in children when surgery is indicated.
Methods: A retrospective review of 38 medical records was carried out, of which there were 19 paediatric patients and 19 adult patients (control).