Ileal Pouchitis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
1. Introduction to Ileal Pouchitis Ileal pouchitis is a localized inflammatory condition affecting the surgically constructed ileoanal pouch, a reservoir created from the small intestine following the removal of the colon and rectum. This complication represents the most frequent long-term clinical challenge for individuals who have undergone a restorative proctocolectomy, a procedure commonly performed for … Read more