Colostomy and ileostomy are surgeries that reroute part of the digestive tract to the abdominal wall. They can be temporary or permanent and done for different reasons.

Here, we describe ileostomy surgery, including preparation, recovery, and lifestyle adjustments. In an ileostomy, a surgeon connects the lower part of the small intestine to an opening in the wall ...

So after an ileostomy, patients have a stoma or an opening in their abdomen. It's usually in the right lower quadrant. And now, fortunately, the technology for ileostomies have been improved ...

Some people may be eligible for an ileostomy reversal within about 6 months of their initial surgery. The procedure is shorter and simpler than the original surgery. Learn more.

Advocates of the saltwater flush believe the procedure helps remove toxins, old waste material, and parasites in the colon. But before jumping on the bandwagon, there are several things to keep in ...

British radio presenter Adele Roberts became the fastest woman to complete the London Marathon with an ileostomy, running the distance in just over three and a half hours on Sunday.. The Guinness ...

Prolapse of the ileostomy site was noted, as well as peristomal blood, but the ileostomy mucosa appeared healthy. Further workup, including abdominal CT scan, did not reveal a source of the bleeding.

In this episode, Bryan talks to Anna Ransbotham-Cole about her journey of getting an ileostomy surgery after living with ulcerative colitis. 99¢/month for 3 months SUBSCRIBE NOW Show Search.