JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY, cilt.23, sa.1, ss.119-125, 2008 (SCI-Expanded)
Background and Aim: Postoperative abdominal adhesion formation is a troublesome clinical problem and a common cause of intestinal obstruction, chronic pain and infertility. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of small bowel obstruction (SBO) on functional outcome and quality of life (QOL) in patients who experienced ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA).