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Why would a mucous fistula and end ileostomy be created instead of a loop ileostomy? if in both cases colonic secretions can be released, why would a surgeon create 2 stomas instead of one?

Q: why would a mucous fistula and end ileostomy be created instead of a loop ileostomy? if in both cases colonic secretions can be released, why would a surgeon create 2 stomas instead of one?

: This will depend on the reason it was done and it is best to ask your surgeon.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

This will depend on the reason it was done and it is best to ask your surgeon.

Answered 12/13/2021

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A member asked:

Why would a mucous fistula and end ileostomy be created instead of a loop ileostomy? if in both cases colonic secretions can be released, why would a surgeon create 2 stomas instead of one?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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