Diverting ileostomy effectively addresses ileoanal pouch dysfunction.

Diverting ileostomy provides symptom relief and reduces the need for complex surgeries in patients with dysfunctional ileoanal pouches. This technical approach includes preoperative planning by a multidisciplinary team and meticulous surgical technique using laparoscopic methods to minimize complications. Postoperative care emphasizes stoma management and symptom management, ensuring patients experience improvements in their quality of life. Indications for this procedure encompass serious complications such as pelvic sepsis and pouchitis, reflecting its necessity in clinical practice.

Journal Article by Weng S, Mangana O, Calabrese P and Celentano V in Int J Colorectal Dis

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