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Definition of medical terms used on the web.

Ileostomy


Surgically performed opening joining a part of the ileum, a portion of the intestine, to the exterior on the surface of the abdomen, through which stools are expelled. This opening can be permanent or temporary. The opening is called stoma and requires a number of care measures to ensure maximum cleanliness of the stoma and adjacent skin. The patient will wear a disposable bag to collect fecal matter.