In one case, a primary laparotomy was performed because of an abdominal wall hernia, resection of an anus praeter, subtotal colectomy with an ileorectostomy. Subtotal colectomy was performed due ...

Surgery (subtotal colectomy with ileorectal anastomosis) should be reserved for patients with STC (or those with both STC and pelvic floor dysfunction) whose symptoms are unresponsive to other ...