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J-Pouch reversal

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Ratnakar Kini, MD - Gastroenterology, Pediatrics, acid reflux, gerd, colitis

Institute of Child Health & Hospital for Children India

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J-Pouch reversal

by Isabelle1963, Apr 22, 2008 03:07PM

Tags: J-Pouch, reversal, surgery, dehydrated, colitis, diarrhea

My partner had J-pouch surgery on Feb and is having a reversal to reconnect and close his ostomy this weekend. During the time he's had the ileostomy pouch he's dehydrated twice. I'm wondering what are the chances of that after the surgery is complete.

Thanks
Isabelle

Doctor's Answer

by Ratnakar Kini, MD

, Apr 22, 2008 07:14PM

Hi Isabelle1963,
When the ostomy is closed, the continuity of the intestine is restored. The gut will function more or less as in a normal person. So the chances of dehydration is very low unless he develops diarrhea due to various reasons.
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- Ratnakar Kini M.D.

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by Isabelle1963, May 20, 2008 01:02PM

To: Dr Kini

The reversal surgery has taken place and he is home recuperating but not doing very well. Apparently his anus muscle [sorry for the wordage] is functioning really high and he makes approx 10-17 trips to the bathroom at night to avoid a accident. Is there anything that can be done for this? or is this normal?

Thank you
Isabelle

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