Category: J-Pouch/K-Pouch
Understanding J-Pouches and K-Pouches: What Life Really Looks Like After Surgery
Read more: Understanding J-Pouches and K-Pouches: What Life Really Looks Like After SurgeryNobody wakes up excited to talk about bowel surgery. Usually, people land here after years of pain, steroids, emergency bathroom runs, hospital stays, or hearing the phrase “we may need to remove the colon.” For some patients with Ulcerative Colitis or Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, surgeons may recommend a J-pouch or K-pouch instead of a permanent…
Understanding How J Pouch Adhesions Lead to Small Bowel Obstructions
Read more: Understanding How J Pouch Adhesions Lead to Small Bowel ObstructionsObstruction in your small bowel can be a serious complication following surgeries like the creation of a J pouch or a K pouch. If you have undergone these procedures, it’s important to understand how surgical adhesions may form and potentially cause blockages. This article will help you learn what J and K pouches are, the…