or “J-pouch.” To allow time for the newly formed pouch to heal, your surgeon creates a temporary ileostomy (opening in the abdominal wall). A loop of your small intestine is pulled through ...

People who undergo a loop ileostomy have an internal pouch made with their intestines. This pouch has a catheter permanently connected to allow people to empty it. A person will need to empty this ...

There are many benefits to having an ileoanal J-pouch procedure. The procedure eliminates the need for a permanent ileostomy and relieves the pain, discomfort, and inflammation associated with ...