| ileostomy |
A surgical procedure in which the ileum (small bowel) is brought out onto the abdominal wall. Usually performed after the removal of a diseased large bowel.
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| ileostomy |
A surgical opening into the ileum.
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| ileus |
intestinal obstruction due to inhibition of bowel motility.
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| ileitis |
inflammation of the small bowel.
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| ileostomy |
A surgical opening in the abdomen where the small intestine comes out to allow stool to be emptied into a collection bag.
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