The correlation between quality of life and functional outcome in ulcerative colitis patients after proctocolectomy ileal pouch anal anastomosis

Abstract

This study demonstrates a strong association between functional outcome and QOL in patients after IPAA. These patients, however, have a QOL that is comparable with the general population. Age at time of surgery strongly influences both functional outcome and QOL. This finding has to be taken into consideration in pre-operative counseling.