Research Article: The Kock pouch (continent ileostomy)
Introduction:
The Kock pouch (KP) or continent ileostomy (CI), first ingeniously described by Nils Kock in 1969 [1], represented a monumental advancement in ileostomy techniques, primarily aiming to improve the quality of life of patients after proctocolectomy by mitigating the continuous fecal flow associated with end ileostomies. This innovative concept, predating the era of restorative surgery, initially garnered significant interest. However, its adoption was inversely proportional to the level of available surgical…
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