Ileostomy
Ileostomy
Definition
Surgical creation of an external opening into the ileum for fecal diversion or drainage. Loop or tube procedures are most often employed.
Also known as Ileostomy — per NCIT
Also identified as
- UMLS C0020883 per NCIT
Anatomy
| Organ | Relation | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Alimentary part of gastrointestinal system | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Ileum | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Intestine | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Small intestine | Procedure Has Target Anatomy | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |