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Ileostomy

Medical Definition:	Surgical creation of an external opening into the ILEUM for fecal diversion or drainage. This replacement for the RECTUM is usually created in patients with severe INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASES. Loop (continent) or tube (incontinent) procedures are most often employed.
Guide Notes:	restrict to ileal stoma on abdom wall: do not confuse with JEJUNOILEAL BYPASS
Also Called:	Loop Ileostomy,Tube Ileostomy

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