What does BCIR mean in HOSPITALS

The Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir (BCIR) is an intestinal reconstruction procedure used to treat adults suffering from chronic inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis and familial polyposis. It is also used in cases of severe fecal incontinence. The BCIR provides the patient with a reservoir for collecting and storing waste bodily material, which can be emptied on a scheduled basis.

The BCIR procedure involves removing a portion of the intestine and reshaping it into a pouch by sewing together two ends. A segment of ileum is then created by sewing together the top and bottom of the pouch to create an internal valve structure. This structure enables waste material to be collected in the pouch, while also preventing backflow of stool up through the intestine and out into other organs.

The benefits associated with having a BCIR are numerous. Patients no longer have to worry about having regular bowel movements, as they can empty their pouch when needed without any difficulty or discomfort. Additionally, this surgery eliminates much of the need for medications commonly prescribed for those suffering from chronic bowel diseases, reducing further medical costs for patients. Finally, there have been reports that suggest long-term symptom improvement following BCIR surgery.

An individual may wish to consider getting a BCIR if they experience frequent episodes of fecal incontinence or suffer from persistent symptoms associated with chronic bowel diseases that haven’t responded adequately to conventional treatment methods such as medications or dietary adjustments. It is important to speak with your doctor first before deciding whether this procedure is appropriate for you.

As with most surgeries, there are always potential risks involved that must be taken into consideration before going ahead with this procedure - including bleeding, infection, abscesses and fistulas formation at the site in which tissue was removed. Most complications however can usually be treated successfully without any permanent damage occurring if addressed quickly enough.

After undergoing your surgery you will likely need to wear an external ostomy bag connected directly to your new pouch in order to collect waste material until your body has had enough time heal and adjust fully - usually around 6 weeks on average depending on your individual circumstances. Additionally, you will likely need to make some lifestyle alterations like changing your diet in order prevent any recurrence of existing symptoms.

Following your surgery it can take approximately 3-4 weeks before you can return to normal activities although this timescale may vary depending on how quickly you are able recover post-surgery - during this time it’s best avoid strenuous activity or heavy lifting until consulted otherwise by your doctor.

Generally speaking yes; typically follow up appointments will involve checkups regarding healing progress as well as analysing changes in symptoms related associated with previous conditions prior starting therapy again if necessary.

In general, studies indicate that those who undergo this type of surgery generally tend improve significantly in terms both symptom reduction as well long term remission rates based upon their own levels preoperative disease severity.

: Depending on each individual's case complexity, total procedures length range anywhere between 2 - 4 hours total including recovery time afterwards.