The failing pelvic pouch conversion to continent ileostomy.

• Excision of a failing pelvic pouch is often a great disappointment for the patient. It is also an unfortunate decision considering that a significant length of terminal ileum is sacrificed. Transformation of the pouch to a continent ileostomy is an alternative. Five patients with a malfunctioning pelvic pouch have had their pouch converted to a continent ileostomy. The operative technique is described.

Subject headings

MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP  -- Klinisk medicin -- Kirurgi (hsv//swe)

MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES  -- Clinical Medicine -- Surgery (hsv//eng)

Keyword

Adult

Colitis

Ulcerative

surgery

Female

Humans

Ileostomy

methods

Male

Middle Aged

Proctocolectomy

Restorative

Reoperation

Publication and Content Type

ref (subject category)

art (subject category)