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ileostomy [‚il·ē′ä·stə·mē] (medicine) Surgical formation of an artificial anus through the abdominal wall into the ileum. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A surgical procedure called an ileostomy brought a portion of his small intestine to the surface of his abdomen, creating a stoma, or opening, from his intestine. First, surgeons construct an ileostomy and a colostomy in the upper abdominal quadrants (to facilitate eventual prosthesis use). The 0EV helps people who have had either an ileostomy or colostomy. |
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