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Ileoanal Pull-Through Digestive Disease Related Definition

Definition: (il-ee-oh-AY-nul PUL-throo) An operation to remove the colon and inner lining of the rectum. The outer muscle of the rectum is not touched. The bottom end of the small intestine (ileum) is pulled through the remaining rectum and joined to the anus. Stool can be passed normally. Also called ileoanal anastomosis.

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