1st ed. 2019 Edition
by Pär Myrelid (Editor), Mattias Block (Editor)
This book is about the recently revived technique of Kock pouch in
inflammatory bowel disease. It discusses the Kock pouch as an
alternative to patients not suitable for a pelvic pouch or where the
pelvic pouch has failed. It provides clinicians with all the necessary
information on patient guidance and surgical revisions after a long life
with a Kock pouch. The reader will learn about the development of the
pouch, pre and post-operative strategies, surveillance, complications
and the limitations and weaknesses of the method. New pioneering
experimental methods used by the authors are also discussed.
The
use of ileorectal anastomosis and Kock’s continent ileostomy has
regained interest as the long term problems of the pelvic pouch have and
this book brings the knowledge and valuable experiences of a few
experts at international centres to a large audience. This is an indispensable guide for colorectal surgeons, gastroenterologists and stoma therapists involved in the care of patients with inflammatory bowel disease where colectomy is still needed, either in an emergency setting or due to dysplasia or cancer.
