An ileostomy and a colostomy are surgical procedures that reroute part of the intestines to an opening in the abdominal wall. Ileostomies involve the small intestine, while colostomies involve the ...

An ileostomy might be needed when there are problems with the large intestine (colon) or the anus. Ileostomy is surgery that makes an opening in the belly, or abdominal wall, for stool (poop) to ...

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 ...