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Colonic Pouches

Medical Definition: Sacs or reservoirs created to function in place of the COLON and/or RECTUM in patients who have undergone restorative proctocolectomy (PROCTOCOLECTOMY, RESTORATIVE).
Also Called: Ileal Pouches,Ileoanal Pouches,J-Pouch,Kock Pouch,S-Pouch,W-Pouch
Previously Indexed: Proctocolectomy, Restorative (1989-2002)

Colonic Pouches Medical Definitions and Terms

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