Ileostomy And Pregnancy
An ileostomy is an opening in your belly wall that is made during surgery. Ileostomies are used to deliver waste out of the body when the colon or rectum is not working properly.
The word "ileostomy" comes from the words "ileum" and "stoma." Your ileum is the lowest part of your small intestine. "Stoma" means "opening." Your ileum will pass through a stoma after your surgery.
Alternative Names
Enterostomy
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Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy
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Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy is surgery to remove all of the colon (part of the large intestine), rectum, and anus. Description You... Read more »
Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy
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Risks Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy is usually safe. Your risk will depend on your general overall health. Ask your doctor about these... Read more »
Ileostomy
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EnterostomyReferencesCima RR, Pemberton JH. Ileostomy, colostomy, and pouches. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Sleisenger MH, eds. Sleisenger &... Read more »
Total proctocolectomy with ileostomy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
References Cima RR, Pemberton JH. Ileostomy, colostomy, and pouches. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Sleisenger MH, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtrans... Read more »
Ileostomy
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EnterostomyRisksTalk with your doctor about these possible risks and complications.Risks for any surgery are:Wound infectionBlood clots in the legs... Read more »
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