All are true about pouchitis except:
Ans. (d) Episodes of pouchitis will not respond to antibioticsTreatment protocol for pouchitis:* 1st line: Ciplox + Metronidazole* 2nd line: Probiotics added* 3rd line: Add ASA compounds* 4th line: Pouchectomy and permanent ileostomy
Probiotics have shown promising response
Cause may be related to mucosal ischemia
Most commonly seen in ulcerative colitis surgeries
Episodes of pouchitis will not respond to antibiotics
Small & Large Intestine