Preferred Label : J-Pouch Coloanal Anastomosis;
NCIt related terms : Ileal J-pouch Surgery;
NCIt definition : The surgical creation of a pouch to hold stool; it is attached to the anus from the
colon after the rectum is removed.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A surgical procedure in which the colon is attached to the anus after the
rectum has been removed. A 2-4 inch section of the colon is formed into a J-shaped
pouch in order to replace the function of the rectum and store stool until it can
be eliminated. This procedure is similar to the side-to-end coloanal anastomosis but
a larger pouch is formed.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000350233;
Origin ID : C93276;
UMLS CUI : C2985530;
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