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. 2012 May;8(5):322–326.

Table 1.

Summary of Metabolic Sequelae in Patients with Ileal Pouch—Anal Anastomosis

Study Metabolic parameter Prevalence Risk factor(s) or proposed mechanism(s)
Tiainen J, Matikainen M3 Anemia 21%
  • Recurrent pouch bleeding

  • Chronic pouchitis

Oikonomou IK, et al4 Anemia 17% (2% macrocytic anemia, 24% microcytic anemia, and 74% normocytic anemia)
  • Malignancy or desmoid tumors

  • J-pouch configuration

Pastrana RJ, et al5 Iron deficiency 56%
  • Pouchitis

Coull DB, et al11 Vitamin B12 deficiency 25%
  • Possibilities include ileal resection, small bowel bacterial overgrowth, dietary restriction

Fiorentini MT, et al23 Bile salt and fat malabsorption 50%
  • Bile salt malabsorption from ileal disruption

Kuisma J, et al15 Vitamin D deficiency 10.6%
  • Possible villous atrophy, according to other studies

Shen B, et al34 Bone loss 32%
  • Advanced age, low body mass index, absence of calcium supplementation

  • Possible vitamin D malabsorption

Mukewar S, et al43 Nephrolithiasis 37.2%
  • Low urine volume, pH value, citrate level, magnesium level

  • Elevated urine oxalate level