Objective: This systematic review aims to assess the incidence of pouch failure and the
correlation between ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA)-related complications and pouch …

Abstract Background In medically refractory Ulcerative Colitis (UC), proctocolectomy with
ileoanal pouch procedure (IAPP) is the preferred continence‐preserving surgical option …

BACKGROUND: The standard of care for surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis is restorative
proctocolectomy with ileal J-pouch. Leaks from the tip of the J-pouch are a known …

Abstract Background and Aims Endo-sponge [Braun Medical] assisted early surgical closure
[ESC] is an effective treatment to control pelvic sepsis after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis …

Background Approximately 1 in 10 patients with an ileal pouch–anal anastomosis is
diagnosed with Crohn's disease of the pouch (CDP). However, this diagnosis may be …

BACKGROUND: Pouchitis is the most frequent complication after IPAA in patients with
ulcerative colitis. Antibiotics represent the mainstay of treatment, suggesting a crucial role of …

There are special considerations when treating anastomotic leak after restorative
proctocolectomy and ileal pouch–anal anastomosis. The epidemiology, risk factors …

Background: An anastomotic leak (AL) after a restorative proctocolectomy and an ileal J-
pouch increases morbidity and the risk of pouch failure. Thus, a perfusion assessment …

Restorative proctocolectomy, or ileal pouch anal anastomosis, is considered the standard
treatment for intractable ulcerative colitis. When the pelvic pouch was first introduced in …

Background During ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) surgery for ulcerative colitis (UC),
rectal dissection can be performed via close rectal dissection (CRD) or in a total mesorectal …