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In ulcerative colitis what percentage of patients the pouch fails to function properly and may have to be removed?

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Depends: on many factors. Overall should be less than 10-15%. Risks can be recurrent infections, unexpected Crohn's disease, low blood supply to the pouch, etc. Your own surgeon can better answer your questions & asses your personal risks & concerns.

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/19/2014

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