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Ileostomy  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-DQT9MCHR-K

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