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Colonic Pouches
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Definition
: Sacs or reservoirs created to function in place of the COLON and/or RECTUM in patients who have undergone restorative proctocolectomy (PROCTOCOLECTOMY, RESTORATIVE).
See Also
Proctocolectomy, Restorative
Other names
W Pouch; S-
Pouchs; S Pouch; Reservoirs, Ileoanal; Reservoirs, Ileal; Reservoir, Ileoanal; Reservoir, Ileal; Pouches, Pelvic; Pouches, Ileoanal; Pouches, Ileal; Pouches, Colonic; Pouche, Ileal; Pouche, Colonic; Pouch, Kock; J Pouch; Ileoanal Reservoir; Ileal Reservoir; Ileal Pouche; Colonic Pouche; W-
Pouch