Risk of Rectal Neoplasia after Colectomy and Ileorectal Anastomosis for Ulcerative Colitis

Abstract

The risk of rectal carcinoma in patients with IRA for UC remains, and this justifies long-term endoscopic surveillance. Either IPAA or end ileostomy should be considered in 'high-risk' patients i.e. those with PSC and/or with prior colonic neoplasia.