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Ileostomy
The most common reasons for forming an ileostomy are:
· Ulcerative colitis.
· Crohn’s disease.
· Bowel cancer.
· Trauma.
· Faecal incontinence.
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An ileostomy is usually on the right side of the abdomen,the output will be soft to liquid. An ileostomy is where the small bowel is brought to the surface of the abdominal wall through a surgical incision and a ‘spouted stoma’ is formed.
Most brands of ileostomy pouches are very similar with one or two different features. The ileostomy pouch has an integral outlet at the bottom. This allows faecal waste to be drained out at regular intervals during the day or night. The bottom can then be secured up out of the way to sit discreetly under clothes.
| Ileostomy pouches come in different sizes and are available in either
opaque/beige or white/clear as demonstrated here.
Click here to find out more about ileostomy pouches and how to change your pouch. |
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