Ileostomy Glossary of Terms

J Pouch Pouchitis
Pouchitis is inflammation of surgically created internal pouch termed ileal pouch, a part of the diverted digestive channel of patients whose entire colon is removed in treatment of ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polypsis. The condition is usually treated with a short course of antibiotics.
 
 
 
 


 

 
   
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