title: Ileal pouch functional outlet obstruction.
abstract: Small bowel obstructions (SBOs) are common in patients who have undergone Ileal J-pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) surgery. SBO may be caused by stenosis of the diverting ileostomy, volvulus, internal hernia, adhesive bands, anastomotic stricture or intra-abdominal adhesions. Functional outlet obstruction is an important alternative diagnosis to consider in a patient post-IPAA presenting with obstructive symptoms. Recognition of this condition can prevent unnecessary surgery and save the patient from presenting repeatedly with obstructive symptoms.
authors: Women's & Children's Hospital, North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
authors: Kyra
authors: K
authors: Sierakowski
authors: Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
authors: Philippa
authors: P
authors: Rabbitt
authors: Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
authors: David
authors: D
authors: Wattchow
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D039021:Colonic Pouches / Q000009:adverse effects*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery