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A pouch constructed from the ileum and anastomosed to the proximal anus for restoration of normal continence after proctocolectomy.
Kock pouch, a continent ileostomy with a reservoir and valved opening fashioned from doubled loops of ileum.
Synonyms: Kock ileostomy.
(05 Mar 2000)
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