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Pouchitis: the inflammation of the ileal pouch
2 Endoscopy L Colon IBD and other diseases ibd, ulcerative colitis, inflammation of the ileal pouch, ileal pouch, pouchitis, total colectomy
Author: LA GAETANA Emanuele, Viterbo Italy
The ileal pouch is a reservoir built from the ileum after removal of the colon and rectum (proctocolectomy). It allows intestinal continuity without a stoma.
Pouchitis is inflammation of the ileal pouch, a “reservoir” surgically created after total colectomy, usually in patients with ulcerative colitis. It’s very common and often causes urgent diarrhea, cramps, and general discomfort.
It is the most frequent complication after total colectomy for ulcerative colitis.
Here is a case of 43 years old male submitted to total proctocolectomy for refractory UC
