ileostomy

An Ileostomy is a surgical method in which loop of the distal small bowel is connected and opened through the outer abdominal wall to artificially created a connection and bypass large bowel loops.

Pathology

Types

There are two types of ileostomies :

• permanent end ileostomy

A permanent end ileostomy is conducted after proctocolectomy secondary to IBD or familial polyposis.

• split ileostomy

A split ileostomy is a temporary type of ileostomy, it is attained if a loop ileostomy cannot effectively divert the fecal stream.

 Indications

Some of the indications of ileostomy include :

• relief of distal bowel obstruction
• protection of distal anastomosis
• diversion of the fecal stream

Complications

Some of the complications of ileostomies include :

• intestinal obstruction
• fistula formation
• parastomal hernia
• infection
• electrolyte imbalance

See also

• colostomy
• stoma

Siehe auch:

• Anus praeter
• GHOST-Ileostomie
• Kolostoma