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Refractory pouchitis

Journal Volume 64 - 2001
Issue Fasc.2 - Symposium
Author(s) D. P. Jewell
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Gastroenterology Unit, Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford, U.K

The introduction of reconstructive surgery following proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis has made a substantial improvement in the quality of life for the majority of patients. Although a temporary stoma is usually required, the fashioning of an ileal-anal pouch avoids a perirnanent 3

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