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Please explain why is the ileostomy more difficult than the colostomy?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Output: From an ileostomy is larger volume output and more liquid, making sealing an appliance often more difficult. Also much easier to dehydrate with an ileostomy than a colostomy.

Answered 5/1/2014

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