Dual arterial blood supply D-pouch in a patient with ulcerative colitis undergoing proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis: A case report

INTRODUCTION: Pouchitis is the most common complication in Ulcerative colitis (UC) patients after restorative proctocolectomy with ileal pouch-anal anastomosis (RP-IPAA) and ischemia may be a significant contributing factor. Tension and blood supply are the primary concerns while performing the procedure. A dual arterial blood supply technique is designed to decrease tension while ensuring sufficient blood perfusion. PATIENT CONCERNS: A 61-year-old female patient with 14 years history of UC wanted to seek surgical treatment. DIAGNOSES: Ulcerative colitis. INTERVENTIONS: After physical examination and treatment of parenteral nutrition, the patient underwent a D-pouch with dual arterial blood supply after total proctocoloectomy. OUTCOMES: The patient recovered well and was discharged 10 days after her procedure. Postoperatively dual arterial blood supply to the D-pouch was demonstrated by computed tomography angiography (CTA). CONCLUSION: D-pouch with dual arterial blood supply is feasible and safe in patients with UC undergoing RP-IPAA.