Researchers leading this study have left BMC

Little is known about the factors that predispose patients to complications after an ileal pouch-anal anastomosis procedure (IPAA). Our goal is to establish a registry that prospectively captures pre- and post-surgical data from participants. Retrospective studies concerning IPAA outcomes and will be conducted using these data.

In order to better understand the long-term outcomes following IPAA, a registry that collects pertinent information about the underlying disease and its treatments and complications in an organized manner must be established. Establishing this Registry will allow us to follow patients who have an IPAA and organize retrospective medical information into a meaningful system.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosed with one of the following: Ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, Indeterminate colitis, Familial adenomatous polyposis, Hereditary nonpolyposis colorectal cancer, Lynch syndrome I or II, or Gardners' syndrome
• Treated by a Center for Digestive Disorders physician
• Scheduled for, or has undergone, ileal pouch-anal anastomosis procedure

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients who do not speak a language for which the IRB has approved an Informed Consent Form or Short Form
• Patients who are currently incarcerated

Patients scheduled for, or who have undergone, ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (IPAA) procedure and have been treated by a Center for Digestive Disorders physician at Boston Medical Center