A systematic review and meta-analysis of 33 studies revealed a pooled prevalence of pouch fistulas at 0.05, with pouch failure rates in fistula patients at 0.24. The prevalence of developing a pouch fistula at 3, 5, and more than 5 years was similarly low, at 0.04, 0.05, and 0.05, respectively. These findings may guide future research, improve patient counseling, and aid in developing clinical guidelines related to ulcerative colitis treatment.
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