Ileo-anal pouch
Ileo-anal pouch
The Ileo-anal pouch, also known as the J-pouch, S-pouch, or W-pouch, is a surgically constructed internal reservoir; typically crafted from the end of the small intestine, the ileum. It is designed to hold and pass intestinal waste, replacing the function of the removed rectum and anus.
Pronunciation
- Ileo-anal pouch: /ˈɪli.oʊ ˈeɪnəl paʊtʃ/
Etymology
The term "Ileo-anal pouch" is derived from the words "ileum" (the third portion of the small intestine) and "anal" (pertaining to the anus). The word "pouch" is used to describe the sac-like structure created during the procedure.
Procedure
The procedure to create an ileo-anal pouch, known as Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA), is typically performed in patients with conditions such as Ulcerative colitis or Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) where the large intestine is removed. The pouch serves as a new rectum, providing a way for the body to store and pass waste.
Related Terms
- Ileum: The third portion of the small intestine, between the jejunum and the cecum.
- Anus: The opening at the end of the alimentary canal through which solid waste matter leaves the body.
- Ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA): A surgical procedure to create an ileo-anal pouch.
- Ulcerative colitis: A chronic, inflammatory bowel disease that causes inflammation in the digestive tract.
- Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP): A rare, inherited condition that causes extra tissue (polyps) to form in your large intestine (colon) and rectum.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ileo-anal pouch
- Wikipedia's article - Ileo-anal pouch
This WikiMD dictionary article is a stub. You can help make it a full article.
Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski