Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis is an option for most
patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis who require colectomy …

BACKGROUND: Patients with ulcerative colitis often develop medically refractory colonic
inflammation or colorectal neoplasia, and approximately 10% to 15% of patients require …

Abstract Background and Aims Inflammation of the pouch after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis
(IPAA) can significantly impact quality of life and be difficult to treat. We assessed the …

Crohn's disease (CD) of the pouch is an increasingly recognized diagnosis after ileal pouch-
anal anastomosis. This post–ileal pouch-anal anastomosis diagnosis in conjunction with …

Ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA) is the preferred surgical treatment for patients who
undergo colectomy and wish to avoid a permanent ileostomy. The overall outcomes are …

Crohn's disease (CD), characterized by idiopathic transmural inflammation anywhere along
the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, is increasing in incidence worldwide for unknown reasons. The …

Inability to distinguish Crohn's colitis from ulcerative colitis leads to the diagnosis of
indeterminate colitis. This greatly effects medical and surgical care of the patient because …

Abstract Background Chronic pouchitis and Crohn's disease after Ileal pouch anal
anastomosis (IPAA) for ulcerative colitis could be a larger issue than previously reported …

BACKGROUND: Patients with Crohn's disease have a higher failure rate after ileal pouch
surgery compared with their counterparts with ulcerative colitis. OBJECTIVE: We …

BACKGROUND: Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) is
used to treat patients with ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis who need …