Ileostomy (external opening to the small intestine)
Description
A surgical procedure to create an opening into the ileum, a section of the small intestine, from the abdominal wall. An ileostomy allows for waste material to leave the intestinal tract through the abdominal wall after part of the intestine has been removed and may be needed to treat Crohn's disease and other conditions. For an excellent video on how to change an ileostomy bag go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31Q2G2D-EW8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
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Common Complications
Surgery can result in pain, infection or blood clots of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolus). A hernia or weakening of tissue around the opening may occur. The surgery can result in post-operative pain, infection or blood clots of the legs (deep vein thrombosis) or lungs (pulmonary embolus). Patients can infrequently have bad reactions to the general anesthesia including allergic reactions and very rarely a heart attack or stroke.
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