In people with colon problems like severe Crohn\'s disease, ulcerative colitis, or after surgery for bowel cancer, an ileostomy can be performed to prevent the passage of bodily waste through their usual route (rectum). In an ileostomy, a hole is made in the abdomen to connect the small intestine with the hole in the abdominal wall. This hole is called a stoma which is connected to an external bag for waste (stool) collection and excretion.
Ileostomy - Indications, Types, and Contraindications
An ileostomy is a surgical opening done to connect a part of the ileum with the abdomen wall. Read the article below to learn more about ileostomy.
Loop Ileostomy - Fecal Bypass
An ileostomy is a procedure in which the small bowel is carried through the surgical opening of the abdominal wall for fecal diversion.
