Synonym(s)
IPS
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Irritable pouch syndrome (IPS) and pouchitis are among the most common complications after removal of the colon with application of an ileoanal pouch.
In IPS, functional complaints occur without any detectable inflammatory or anatomical/structural changes. They are associated with a considerable impairment of the quality of life and are therefore of particular importance for affected patients.
TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.
Like irritable bowel syndrome, IPS is treated symptom-oriented.
LiteratureThis section has been translated automatically.
- Shen B et al (2011) Irritable pouch syndrome is characterized by visceral hypersensitivity. Inflammatory bowl Dis 17:994-1002.
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