Restorative proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis: development and validation of a new scoring system for pouch dysfunction and quality of life

Abstract

Urgency, incomplete emptying, number of bowel movements/24 h, major incontinence and use of anti-diarrhoeal medication have a major impact on QoL. There was a high accuracy for the score, demonstrating its potential clinical usefulness in relating symptoms to QoL.