Kock pouch
Kock Pouch
Kock Pouch (pronunciation: kɒk pouch) is a type of ileostomy that was first developed by the Swedish surgeon Nils Kock in the 1960s.
Etymology
The term "Kock Pouch" is derived from the name of its inventor, Nils Kock, and the English word "pouch", which refers to a small bag or sack.
Definition
A Kock Pouch, also known as a continent ileostomy, is a surgically created reservoir made from a portion of the small intestine. It is designed to collect waste from the body after the colon and rectum have been removed. Unlike a traditional ileostomy, a Kock Pouch allows the patient to control the elimination of waste through the use of a catheter, eliminating the need for an external ostomy bag.
Procedure
The procedure to create a Kock Pouch involves folding a section of the small intestine into a reservoir, or pouch. The pouch is then connected to the abdominal wall, creating an opening, or stoma, on the outside of the body. A valve is created at the connection point to prevent waste from leaking out. The patient can then insert a catheter into the stoma to drain the pouch as needed.
Related Terms
- Ileostomy: A surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdominal wall for waste elimination.
- Stoma: An opening on the surface of the body leading to an internal organ or structure.
- Catheter: A tube used to drain fluid from the body.
- Ostomy bag: A bag attached to the stoma to collect waste.
- Abdominal wall: The layer of muscle and tissue that forms the boundary of the abdomen.
- Small intestine: The part of the digestive tract where most nutrient absorption occurs.
- Colon: The final section of the digestive tract.
- Rectum: The final section of the large intestine, ending at the anus.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kock pouch
- Wikipedia's article - Kock pouch
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