Many patients with ulcerative colitis are operated upon electively with total abdominal colectomy, rectal mucosectomy, formation of a small intestinal reservoir, and ileoanal anastomosis. The most common postoperative complication after this operation is which of the following?
A. Enterocutaneous fistula
B. Small bowel obstruction
C. Pulmonary embolism
D. Urinary retention
Answer:B
Many patients with ulcerative colitis are operated upon electively with total abdominal colectomy, rectal mucosectomy, formation of a small intestinal reservoir, and ileoanal anastomosis. The most common postoperative complication after this operation is which of the following?
A. Enterocutaneous fistula B. Small bowel obstruction C. Pulmonary embolism D. Urinary retention