Optimal Antibiotic Selection for the Treatment of Pouchitis After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis

Antibiotic therapy provides rapid and effective symptom control in most patients with acute pouchitis. Ciprofloxacin should be considered first-line, with metronidazole or combination therapy reserved for non-responders.

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Journal of Inflammation Research
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2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.2147/jir.s546274
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Optimal Antibiotic Selection for the Treatment of Pouchitis After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis

Sérgio Bronze, M Kayal
Journal of Inflammation Research
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Optimal Antibiotic Selection for the Treatment of Pouchitis After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis

Sérgio Bronze, M Kayal
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Abstract

Antibiotic therapy provides rapid and effective symptom control in most patients with acute pouchitis. Ciprofloxacin should be considered first-line, with metronidazole or combination therapy reserved for non-responders.

Journal of Inflammation ResearchVol. Volume 19
University of Lisbon (PT), Administração Regional de Saúde de Lisboa e Vale do Tejo (PT), Hospital de Santa Maria (PT), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (US)
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