Publications by authors named "Madelaine Geirc"
Background: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease are subtypes of inflammatory bowel disease: a chronic condition of unclear etiology characterized by inflammation of the small and large intestine. Inflammatory bowel disease is managed with diet, medications, and surgeries, with the most common surgery, recommended to ulcerative colitis patients being j-pouch surgery.
Purpose: To assess the current literature concerning psychosocial factors associated with j-pouch surgery for patients with inflammatory bowel disease.