About The Medical Condition Pelvic Pouches

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Pelvic Pouches

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Pelvic Pouches Medical Condition

What's The Definition Of The Medical Condition Pelvic Pouches?

A surgical procedure involving the excision of the colon and rectum and the formation of an ileoanal reservoir (pouch). In patients with intestinal diseases, such as ulcerative colitis, this procedure avoids the need for an ostomy by allowing for transanal defecation.

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