INTRODUCTION: Standard treatment for ulcerative colitis and prevention of malignancy is total proctocolectomy with a neoileal pouch. The ideal configuration of the pouch has been debated. We hypothesized that there was no difference in quality of life between the J pouch and the W pouch. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients undergoing ileoanal anastomosis with pouch construction at a single community-based teaching hospital over an 11+-year period. We collected demographic, operative, and postoperative data and then developed and distributed a survey designed to assess patient quality of life following pouch construction. The data of patients who had J pouches were then compared with those of patients who had W pouches. Forty-nine patients were identified; 30 had J pouches and 19 had W pouches. RESULTS: The groups did not differ significantly in age, sex, or indication for surgery. Significant differences were detected in readmission rates (J = 63%, W = 21%; p = 0.004) and length of follow-up (J = 61 months, W = 117 months; p = 0.001). Complication rates, length of stay, and conversion to end ileostomy rates were similar between groups. Self-reported health status, activity restrictions, urgency, seepage, protective pad use, and number of bowel movements at night were also similar. A significant difference existed in number of bowel movements per day (J = 6, W = 4.5, p = 0.041). No difference in quality of life was found between groups. Subgroup analysis of ulcerative-colitis-only patients had no effect on results. CONCLUSION: Because the J pouch is less technically demanding, it should be the preferred configuration.
INTRODUCTION: Standard treatment for ulcerative colitis and prevention of malignancy is total proctocolectomy with a neoileal pouch. The ideal configuration of the pouch has been debated. We hypothesized that there was no difference in quality of life between the J pouch and the W pouch. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of all patients undergoing ileoanal anastomosis with pouch construction at a single community-based teaching hospital over an 11+-year period. We collected demographic, operative, and postoperative data and then developed and distributed a survey designed to assess patient quality of life following pouch construction. The data of patients who had J pouches were then compared with those of patients who had W pouches. Forty-nine patients were identified; 30 had J pouches and 19 had W pouches. RESULTS: The groups did not differ significantly in age, sex, or indication for surgery. Significant differences were detected in readmission rates (J = 63%, W = 21%; p = 0.004) and length of follow-up (J = 61 months, W = 117 months; p = 0.001). Complication rates, length of stay, and conversion to end ileostomy rates were similar between groups. Self-reported health status, activity restrictions, urgency, seepage, protective pad use, and number of bowel movements at night were also similar. A significant difference existed in number of bowel movements per day (J = 6, W = 4.5, p = 0.041). No difference in quality of life was found between groups. Subgroup analysis of ulcerative-colitis-onlypatients had no effect on results. CONCLUSION: Because the J pouch is less technically demanding, it should be the preferred configuration.
Authors: R E Lovegrove; A G Heriot; V Constantinides; H S Tilney; A W Darzi; V W Fazio; R J Nicholls; P P Tekkis Journal: Colorectal Dis Date: 2007-05 Impact factor: 3.788
Authors: R Justin Davies; Brenda I O'Connor; Charles Victor; Helen M MacRae; Zane Cohen; Robin S McLeod Journal: Dis Colon Rectum Date: 2008-05-03 Impact factor: 4.585
Authors: David W Larson; Michael M Davies; Eric J Dozois; Robert R Cima; Karen Piotrowicz; Kari Anderson; Sunni A Barnes; W Scott Harmsen; Tonia M Young-Fadok; Bruce G Wolff; John H Pemberton Journal: Dis Colon Rectum Date: 2008-01-24 Impact factor: 4.585