Posted: January 31st, 2018

Ileoanal reservoir : 3 Important Post Operative Facts the Patient Should Konw

You’re doing preoperative teaching with Gertrude who has ulcerative colitis who needs surgery to create an ileoanal reservoir. Which information do you include?

1. A reservoir is created that exits through the abdominal wall.
2. A second surgery is required 12 months after the first surgery.
3. A permanent ileostomy is created.
4. The surgery occurs in two stages.