Preferred Label : ileostomy;
Definition : Surgical creation of an external opening into the ileum for fecal diversion or drainage.
This replacement for the rectum is usually created in patients with severe inflammatory
bowel diseases. Loop (continent) or tube (incontinent) procedures are most often employed.
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UMLS CUI (RADLEX) : C0020883;
Origin ID : RID1693;
UMLS CUI : C0020883;
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Surgical creation of an external opening into the ileum for fecal diversion or drainage.
This replacement for the rectum is usually created in patients with severe inflammatory
bowel diseases. Loop (continent) or tube (incontinent) procedures are most often employed.
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