Long-Term Followup of Patients with J-Reservoirs after Proctocolectomy for Ulcerative Colitis
Author Information
Author(s): Røkke Ola, Iversen Knut, Olsen Torill, Ristesund Sølvi-May, Eide Geir Egil, Turowski Gitta Erika
Primary Institution: Akershus University Hospital
Hypothesis
What are the functional results and mucosal changes in the ileal pouch after restorative proctocolectomy with J-reservoir for ulcerative colitis?
Conclusion
Most patients were satisfied with the J-reservoir despite a high frequency of various restrictions.
Supporting Evidence
- 87.4% of patients were satisfied with their J-reservoir.
- 93.1% reported some kind of functional restriction.
- 18.6% experienced faecal incontinence.
- Calprotectin levels were higher in patients with pouch inflammation.
Takeaway
This study looked at how well patients with a special type of surgery for bowel problems are doing years later, and most are happy, even if they have some issues.
Methodology
Followup study of 125 patients with J-reservoir using questionnaires, rectoscopy, biopsies, and stool samples.
Potential Biases
Potential bias in self-reported quality of life measures.
Limitations
Some patients were excluded from the study due to reservoir removal or failure.
Participant Demographics
65 men (58.6%) and 46 women (41.6%) with a mean age of 42.6 years at followup.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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