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J pouch Colorectal surgery A reservoir formed from a J-shaped loop of terminal ileum where the loops are sectioned, forming a pouch and then anastomosed to create a continent anorectum, preserving anal sphincter function Indications After
total proctocolectomy for familial polyposis coli or ulcerative colitis totalis. See S pouch. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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In addition, some surgeons advocate the construction of a J pouch anal anastomosis without protective diversion to allow for a single-stage procedure. |
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