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Is there a difference between an ileostomy reversal surgery and an ileoproctostomy surgery? if so, what's the difference?
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Colorectal Surgeon: The two surgeries you describe are very different. I am first going to presume you have an existing ileostomy. An "ileostomy reversal surgery" does exactly what the name suggests. Your diverted segment of small bowel will be reconnected to the prior site. A "ileoproctostomy" would instead take the small bowel and connect it directly to your rectum.
Answered 8/24/2014
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