Question 1

what are the features of  a healthy ileostomy, jejunostomy, colostomy?

Accepted Answer

Regularity...: An -ostomy is surgically created for a variety of reasons.  Effectively, a loop of gut is brought to the surface of the skin to empty. What's "in the bag" then is a function of the contents of where in the gut the ostomy is fashioned. Ideally, a healthy ostomy is not painful, not bleeding or ulcerated, has a well-fitted appliance that does not leak & is comfortable, & stool output is reasonable.

Question 2

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.

Question 3

is there any pain involved in an ileostomy?

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Yes: Ilestomy is surgical procedure you have to cut the skin and the abdominal wall to reach to the gut

Question 4

are there different types of ileostomy bags?

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Ostomy bags: There are many different types. The best advice i can give you is to go and see an ostomy nurse associated with a large colorectal center of excellence, such as ucsf, cleveland clinic or lahey clinic.

Question 5

what exactly is a continent ileostomy?

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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 6

what is a laparoscopic ileostomy take down?

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Laparoscopic: Surgery is minimally invasive surgery through 3-4 small incisions using special lighting, camera & small instruments to perform an abdominal surgery. In this case to remove a person's ileostomy and bag and repair or reconnect the small intestines internally. Would be done under full general anesthesia.

Question 7

how long does the continent ileostomy take?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

i have an ileostomy, can i get appendicitis?

Accepted Answer

Appendicitis?: Typically, the appendix, along with all or most of the colon and rectum, is removed at the same time as the ileostomy is created.  If the appendix was left in place, it could become inflamed and result in appendicitis.

Question 9

is there another name for continent ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

are blockages common after continent ileostomy?

Accepted Answer

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

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