J pouch

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.

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