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What is a J-Pouch?

March 3, 2024 by Jeffrey Despommier

What is a J-Pouch? A J-pouch as it’s commonly referred to is an ileal pouch anal anastomosis.  This is a type of surgery that is typically done for individuals with Ulcerative Colitis. What the surgeon does is remove the patient’s colon and creates an internal pouch in the shape of a J (hence J-pouch).  This … Read more

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