Colonic J-pouch

Case contributed by Henry Knipe
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Left hemicolectomy and ultra-low anterior resection for colorectal cancer ?anastomotic leak.

Patient Data

Age: 75 years
Gender: Female

Gastrografin enema

Fluoroscopy

No anastomotic leak. J-pouch noted. Few diverticula are noted. 

Case Discussion

Colonic J-pouch is a type of neorectum, performed during surgery for rectal cancer. This may improve the quality of life of patients over a straight end-to-end anastomosis by forming a reservoir for feces with patients experiencing less urgency and frequency. 

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