Patients With Pouchitis Demonstrate a Significant Cost Burden in the First Two Years After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis.

ABSTRACT: Pouchitis, the most common long-term complication after colectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) for ulcerative colitis (UC), can lead to increased health care costs and diminished quality of life.¹ In this study, we aimed to compare the total costs among patients diagnosed with pouchitis in the first 2 years after an IPAA with those among patients who were not diagnosed with pouchitis, using a large administrative claims database. Additionally, we aimed to investigate the specific drivers of cost among patients with an IPAA during the 2-year study period, including inpatient hospitalizations, emergency department visits, and pharmacy-related costs.

SUBMITTER: Barnes EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8975897 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature