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Please explain in laments terms what exactly the difference is between an ileostomy and an ileoproctostomy. what determines having 1 over the other?
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Simple term explains: ' Ileostomy ' means end of ileum ( small bowel ) was brought our side , bowel contents leaks out into a bag Most likely the entire colon including rectum was removed due to disease or some times temporary staged procedure . In ' ileo-proctostmy ' ileum was connected to rectum no bag needed , go to bath room normal way.
Answered 5/19/2015
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