Depends: Each individual surgeon has their own protocol. I suspect a Barium enema to clear the colon.
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Anastomosis intact: Purpose of an ileostomy is to allow function of small bowel when there is a colonic problem. If total colectomy, then an end ileostomy is performed If ileostomy is used to protect a distal colon resection where continuity is provided by a an anastomosis that may have compromised circulation the ileostomy protects the anastomosis. until healing demonstrated by x-ray studies.
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