An ileoanal anastomosis is a procedure in which the surgeon forms a pouch out of tissue from the ileum and connects it directly to the anal canal.
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Attaching the cut ends of the intestine together
it is important especially in joints where joint movements can impede major arterial channels to supply blood to the joint, therefore anastomosis helps to insure blood flow. Besides this, anastomosis is important when a major artery has been blocked and the blood then can be carried through anastomotic arteries.