Ileoanal Pouch Syndrome Is Common and Associated With Significant Disability in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis Undergoing IPAA
This study was conducted in a tertiary center.
PATIENTS:
Data of 128 UC-related IPAA from October 2014 to May 2021 were collected.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES:
Primary outcomes were prevalence of IPS.
RESULTS:
One hundred twenty-eight patients were enrolled with a median postoperative follow-up of 2.64 (IQR, 1.31–3.80) years. The prevalence of IPS and its constituent symptoms and consequences are lower for patients with longer follow-up after ileostomy reversal. Fecal incontinence and pad usage had the greatest impact on the quality of life affecting 29% and 31% of patients. IPS group had a significantly higher IBD-Disability Index score compared to the non-IPS group (27.25 vs 12.15, p
Source: Diseases of the Colon and Rectum - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Contributions: Inflammatory Bowel Disesase Source Type: research
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