Salvage surgery for pouch-related complication after ileal pouch–anal anastomosis: a report of two cases
Yusuke Izutani,
Takayuki Ogino,
Yuki Sekido
et al.
Abstract:Background
Pouch-related complications (PRCs), such as pelvic abscesses and perianal complex fistulas, can occur after ileal pouch–anal anastomosis (IPAA) in ulcerative colitis (UC). They are often difficult to treat and require salvage surgery. We report two cases of PRC associated with fistulas.
Case presentation
First case: A 38-year-old man was diagnosed with UC at age 26 years. Four months after the diagnosis of UC, the patient underwent hand-… Show more
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