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Specialty Expressions: ILEOANAL RESERVOIR

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Ileoanal ReservoirHealthAn operation to remove the colon, upper rectum, and part of the lower rectum. An internal pouch is created from the remaining intestine to hold stool. The operation may be done in two stages. The pouch may also be called a J-pouch or W-pouch. (references)

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