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What's the difference between an ileostomy reversal surgery and a ileoproctostomy?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

Bowel connections: Ileostomy reversal takes down outside cutaneous opening of ilium (part of small bowel) and attaches it to another loop of bowel usually colon for internal connection. Ilioproctostomy specifically attaches ilium to rectum.

Answered 9/25/2014

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