ileostomy
during an ileostomy (say "ill-ee-aw-stuh-mee"), the doctor attaches the end of the small intestine to an opening in the skin. this allows waste to leave the body through a new opening called a stoma. a pouch attaches to the skin around the stoma. stools collect in the pouch. you must empty the pouch several times each day.
current as of: july 26, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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