Volvulus of the ileal pouch-anal anastomosis: a meta-narrative systematic review of frequency, diagnosis, and treatment outcomes.
Muhammad JawooshSamir HaffarParakkal DeepakAlyssa MeyersAmy L LightnerDavid W LarsonLaura H RaffalsM Hassan MuradNavtej ButtarBazerbachi FatehPublished in: Gastroenterology report (2019)
Pouch volvulus is a rare but serious complication of IPAA and should be suspected even in the absence of obstruction symptoms. Endoscopic treatment often fails and surgery is effective when performed early.