2022
DOI: 10.1097/dcr.0000000000002558
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Tip of the J-pouch Leaks: Diagnosis, Management, and Long-term Pouch Survival

Abstract: BACKGROUND: The standard of care for surgical treatment of ulcerative colitis is restorative proctocolectomy with ileal J-pouch. Leaks from the tip of the J-pouch are a known complication, but there is a paucity of literature regarding this type of leak. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to describe the diagnosis, management, and long-term clinical outcomes of leaks from the tip of the J-pouch at our institution. DESIGN: This was a retrospective study of a prospectively maintained pouch registry. SETTING: This study w… Show more

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“…5 Morbidities include pelvic sepsis, acute and chronic leaks, pouchitis, anastomotic stricture, and pouch-related perineal fistulas. 5,[15][16][17] Despite the high risk of complications, the majority (more than 90%) of patients report a good-to-excellent quality of life and that they would undergo the procedure again or recommend it to a friend or family. 5 However, this group typically consists of young and otherwise healthy patients who are fit for major surgery.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…5 Morbidities include pelvic sepsis, acute and chronic leaks, pouchitis, anastomotic stricture, and pouch-related perineal fistulas. 5,[15][16][17] Despite the high risk of complications, the majority (more than 90%) of patients report a good-to-excellent quality of life and that they would undergo the procedure again or recommend it to a friend or family. 5 However, this group typically consists of young and otherwise healthy patients who are fit for major surgery.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Dear Editor, While anastomotic leaks are estimated at 5%-10% following creation of a J-pouch, the incidence of leak from the tip of the J-pouch is poorly characterized and can pose significant diagnostic challenges given its sometimes indolent presentation [1]. Appropriate surgical management has been associated with good long-term results, including pouch function and retention [2,3].…”
Section: Diagnosis and Management Of Tip Of J-pouch Leaks -A Video Vi...mentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Unfortunately, he presented again 5 months later with abdominal pain and pneumoperitoneum and underwent a diverting loop ileostomy. Tip of the J-pouch leaks can be subtle in presentation [2].…”
Section: Diagnosis and Management Of Tip Of J-pouch Leaks -A Video Vi...mentioning
confidence: 99%
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