Proctocolectomy is the surgical method used for the management of ulcerative colitis or any inflammatory bowel disease that is not cured by medical management. It involves surgical removal of the rectum and colon. It is usually a safe procedure.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is normal to have increased frequency after a pouch. As the effluent is liquid and is only ileal content, it may cause itching around the anus.
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