What is a commonly created temporary procedure during Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis to allow healing?

The correct answer is a loop ileostomy, which is often created as a temporary measure during the procedure of Ileal Pouch Anal Anastomosis (IPAA). This surgical approach involves the formation of a pouch from the ileum, which is then connected to the anal canal. By creating a loop ileostomy, stool is diverted away from the newly formed pouch, allowing for a healing period without the stress of bowel contents passing through it. This diversion helps to minimize the risk of complications such as pouchitis and provides the patient the opportunity to recover properly before the ileostomy is reversed, restoring normal bowel function.

In contrast, the other options presented do not serve the purpose of facilitating healing in the same manner. A colonoscopy is primarily a diagnostic procedure used to examine the colon and does not aid in the healing of pouches. A rectal pouch might refer to the pouch itself formed from the ileum, rather than a procedure for healing. Emailing an ostomy nurse could provide guidance or support but would not directly contribute to the surgical recovery process or healing of the pouch created during IPAA.