Overview
The purpose of this research is to evaluate functional outcomes in patients with Ulcerative Colitis and IBDU who have received an ileal pouch anal anastomosis (IPAA), commonly referred to as a J pouch, after treatment with the Emsella chair. We will specifically look at fecal incontinence and patient health related quality of life outcomes before, during and after course of treatment.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Individuals 18 years old or older are included.
- Patients who have a J pouch reconstruction due to Ulcerative Colitis or IBDU
- Must be at least 1 year out from J pouch surgery
- Have fecal incontinence
Exclusion Criteria:
- Any records flagged "break the glass" or "research opt out."
- Pediatric Patients \<18 years of age
- Did not receive a J pouch
- Patients who received a J pouch for any other indication, including but not limited to Crohn's disease, familial adenosis polyposis
- Have active pouchitis
- Have an active fistula
- If reclassified to de novo Crohn's after surgery
- Have implanted metal devices or medical devices
- Pregnant patients
