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Concept information

Término preferido

ileostomy

Tipo

  • Topic

Definición

  • Information Surgical creation of an external opening into the ileum for fecal diversion or drainage. This replacement for the rectum is usually created in patients with severe inflammatory bowel diseases. Loop (continent) or tube (incontinent) procedures are most often employed.

Concepto genérico

Sinónimos

  • continent ileostomy

En otras lenguas

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/327753

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