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My husband has a j pouch for 2 years after surgery for ulcerative colitis & an iliostomy bag now reversed. research estimate j pouch lasts 10 yrs?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Why 10 why not 25 yr: You are well informed , in some centers where is 25 yr or more yrs of follow up done for j pouches. Rate of failure estimated 4% in yrs, 10 % in 20nyrs in best series. Common complications pelvic sepsis, inflamation of pouch, (pouchitis ) poor function, urgency , and seepage of stool with poor control.
Answered 6/26/2020
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Estimate only: Your husbands long term success may be different than the statistics for estimated durability of his surgical " j" pouch. Monitoring, surveillance, and overall health will impact his success as well. Keep appointments with your doc.
Answered 2/6/2019
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