Ileostomy

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.

Also Known As:

Continent Ileostomy; Incontinent Ileostomy; Continent Ileostomies; Ileostomies; Ileostomies, Continent; Ileostomies, Incontinent; Ileostomies, Loop; Ileostomies, Tube; Ileostomy, Continent; Ileostomy, Incontinent; Ileostomy, Loop; Ileostomy, Tube; Incontinent Ileostomies; Loop Ileostomies; Tube Ileostomies; Loop Ileostomy; Tube Ileostomy

Operative Surgical Procedures: 34913
- Ostomy: 1176
  - Enterostomy: 567
    - Ileostomy: 3301
- Digestive System Surgical Procedures: 30
  - Enterostomy: 567
    - Ileostomy: 3301

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