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• Immunologically-related disorder
• Characterized by chronic recurrent inflammation of the GI tract
• Cause unknown but theories exist: infection (bacteria or virus), food allergies, autoimmune reaction,
heredity
• Total Proctocolectomy
with continent Ileostomy
(Kock Pouch): removal of
colon, rectum and anus.
Anus is closed. Internal
pouch created with one way
valve to prevent continuous
leakage of fluid. No external
pouch. Self-catheterize.
Complication: Valve failure
and Pouchitis. Can be
treated with Flagyl.