The pouch behaving badly: management of morbidity after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis.
Mohammed DeputyJonathan P SegalLillian RezaGuy Henry Thomas WorleySamuel CostelloElaine BurnsOmar FaizSusan ClarkAilsa HartPublished in: Colorectal disease : the official journal of the Association of Coloproctology of Great Britain and Ireland (2021)
The pouch behaving badly is a challenging problem for both patient and clinician. A detailed clinical assessment with careful specialist investigation is key to diagnosing the underlying pathology. We stress the importance of patient-centred care - the aim is to improve quality of life.