Primary Care Management of Ileal Pouch Disorders: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Referral

The authors aim to address the primary care management of ileal pouch disorders, particularly focusing on the diagnosis, treatment, and referral processes for complications arising from ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA). They highlight the prevalence of pouchitis and other complications in patients with IPAA and emphasize the critical role of primary care clinicians in early recognition and management, as well as the importance of timely referral to specialists for more severe cases.