Ileoanal Reservoir (il-ee-oh-AY-nul REZ-uh-vwar)
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Definition:
An operation to remove the colon, upper rectum, and part of the lower rectum. An internal pouch is created from the remaining intestine to hold stool. The operation may be done in two stages.
Also Known As:
This surgery is also known as Ileoanal reservoir surgery. The pouch may be called a J-pouch, an S-pouch, or a W-pouch.
Related Resources:
Pouches: Not Just For Kangaroos Anymore
A j-pouch, or ileal pouch reconstruction, is a complex type of surgery used for people who have ulcerative colitis, particular types of colon cancer, and familial polyposis.
My Life as a J-poucher
Your IBS/Crohn's Guide, Amber Tresca, tells her story of deciding to have j-pouch surgery after a colon cancer scare.
Ileoanal reservoir surgery
Ileoanal reservoir surgery is an alternative to a permanent ileostomy.
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