Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic idiopathic inflammatory bowel disorder of the colon that
causes continuous mucosal inflammation extending from the rectum to the more proximal …

Pouchitis, Crohn's disease of the pouch, cuffitis, polyps, and extraintestinal manifestations of
inflammatory bowel disease are common inflammatory disorders of the ileal pouch. Acute …

Background & Aims Pouchitis is the most common complication after restorative
proctocolectomy with ileal pouch–anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis. This American …

The ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA) has revolutionised the surgical management of
ulcerative colitis (UC) and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP). Despite refinement in …

Enterocutaneous fistulas, defined as abnormal communications between bowel and skin,
are among the most challenging conditions managed by the general surgeon. In an era …

Background Anti‐TNF‐α agents have been shown to be effective for the induction of
remission in Crohn's disease. The role of TNF‐α blocking agents in ulcerative colitis is …

Background Inflammatory complications including chronic refractory pouchitis and Crohn's
disease (CD)-like complications of the pouch are common complications after ileal pouch …

OBJECTIVE: To review the benefits and risks associated with the use of the tumor necrosis
factor (TNF)-blockers in various indications (eg, rheumatoid arthritis [RA], Crohn's disease …

Restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) has become the
preferred surgical treatment for refractory or complicated ulcerative colitis (UC) and familial …

Abstract Background and Aims Inflammation of the pouch after ileal pouch-anal anastomosis
(IPAA) can significantly impact quality of life and be difficult to treat. We assessed the …