Question 1

could i still pass gas out of rectum with an ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes absolutely: If there's any colon left, even just a rectal stump, some gas , on occasion, my pass. Also, there will occasionally be a smidgen of discharge, such as mucus, from the living large bowel. Hope this helps. Good luck.

Question 2

i just had a  ileostomy  reversal and am dealing with bloating and gas,  what can i do to relieve the  pain of the build up of the excess ?

Accepted Answer

Gas: Great question. You need to call your surgeon and let them know what you are experiencing to make sure this is normal after the procedure. They will be able to give you advice on a good diet and if there are pills to take

Question 3

i have severe redundant bowel due to chronic gas distension, in both widths and length, causes massive pain and nausea, would temp ileostomy help?

Accepted Answer

No need: Colon resection better alternative abd avoids a external bag.

Question 4

what exactly is an ileostomy takedown?

Accepted Answer

Surgical improvement: Ileostomy takedown is a surgical procedure to reattach the ileum to another part of the bowel, either ileum or part of the colon.

Question 5

why is an ileostomy more difficult than a colostomy?

Accepted Answer

Ileostomy/colostomy: An ileostomy has mainly liquid output because the stool never passes through the colon to have the majority of water content re-absorbed.  A colostomy will usually have more normal appearing, solid stool output.  Patients can become severely dehydrated from high ileostomy output, sometimes needing hospitalization. Ileostomy output can also be more irritating to skin, making ostomy care difficult.

Question 6

which is best after colectomy: ileostomy or j-pouch?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This is highly dependent on why this surgery is indicated. If the person is not too elderly or have other risk factors such as crohn's disease or extensive cancer, then a j-pouch may be appropriate. This is performed by a trained surgeon who has the proper knowledge. Some patients do not have a choice due to their disease condition and will need an ileostomy.

Question 7

can you give me more info on an ileostomy/colostomy?

Accepted Answer

Different diversions: An ileostomy is usually performed when a major resection of colon is performed and mostif not all of the colon is resected for conditions such as colitis.
A colostomy is a diversion in a portion of the colon to protect a distal colon resection and possible suture line.

Question 8

what diet is needed before a colostomy or an ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Liquid diet: For a procedure on the GI tract, the less food content in the bowel at the time of surgery, the easier for  surgery  to  be performed.  With colostomy and ileostomy the stoma is created on the abdominal wall in the absence of a needed anastomosis so that there is no problem with food products having to cross an early  created anastomosis.   A liquid diet prior to this surgery is helpful.

Question 9

what care is required after a colostomy or an ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

Stoma Therapist: The most important  consideration is care of the skin surrounding the colo/iliostomy appliance to prevent skin breakdown. Consult a stoma therapist to fit the appliance to your needs and help care for and maintain it.
Consult your surgeon for the names of these RN Specvialists

Question 10

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.

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I have severe redundant bowel due to chronic gas distension, in both widths and length, causes massive pain and nausea, would temp ileostomy help?

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What exactly is an ileostomy takedown?

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