Question 1

what exactly is a continent ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Controlled ostomy: A continent ostomy is an ostomy that does not flow or leak continuously into a bag. It is usually skin level, nonobtrusive and can be drained or emptied by placing a drainage tube into a small orifice. It can be used in a variety of diseases, cancer inflammatory bowel disease. Etc.

Question 2

how long does the continent ileostomy take?

Accepted Answer

Ileostomy: Many surgeons do it in stages. Most will reqire 2-3 surgeries.

Question 3

is there another name for continent ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Kock pouch or a modification called the barnett continent ileal reservoir/bcir.

Question 4

are blockages common after continent ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Ileostomy: Yes. Any abdominal surgery will predispose you to this.

Question 5

are medications required routinely after the continent ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Not for ulc. colitis: If the ileostomy was done for rx of ulcerative colitis that wasn't responding to meds, then not needed.  May need occasional meds for symptomatic rx, e.g. Antidiarrheals.  Joint issues, eye issues, skin issues often resolve after removal of the colon.  Liver issues may not.

Question 6

is it safer for a woman to bear a child with a traditional ileostomy versus a continent ileostomy being that the pouch is internal with a continent ileostomy ?

Accepted Answer

Some set backs: Most of the time will be small bowel problems partial or complete obstruction, trditional ileostomy will have least problems. In ci like j pouch as is existing precariouly,  with poor blood supply, poor function, pouchitis, pelvic sepsis, etc gravid utereus will give problems to pouch and its function.

Question 7

is the intubation process of continent ileostomy painful?

Accepted Answer

Intubation: You do not know it. Usually Propofol is used prior. You will have no memory of it.

Question 8

how long should i expect to stay in the hospital after continent ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Hospital stay: At least 5-7 days.

Question 9

are there risks if you are in a strenuous occupation following this continent ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Ileostomy: You risk herniation and being incontinent.

Question 10

what exactly is an ileostomy reversal?

Accepted Answer

Reconnect intestine: This generally refers to the removal of an ileostomy (loop of intestine attached to the skin so stool can drain into a bag on the abdomen) and reconnection of the ileum to the colon or intestine( or in some cases creating an ileal pouch).  It really depends on the exact circumstance of the ileostomy and what else was done.

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