Definition

1. Noun:
   • A surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis: An "ileostomy" is a surgical opening (stoma) made in the abdominal wall, connecting the end of the small intestine (ileum) to the outside of the body to allow waste to exit. It is typically performed when the colon or rectum is diseased or removed.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • After the colectomy, the patient required an ileostomy to manage waste removal.
  • Living with an ileostomy requires learning new routines for stoma care.

Advanced Usage

• "to have an ileostomy": to undergo the surgical procedure resulting in an ileostomy.
  • She had to have an ileostomy following her diagnosis with severe ulcerative colitis.
• "ileostomy bag": a pouch worn on the abdomen to collect waste from the ileostomy stoma.
  • He changes his ileostomy bag every few days.

Variants and Related Words

• Ileal (adj): relating to the ileum.
  • The ileal conduit is another type of urinary diversion.
• Stoma (n): the actual opening created on the abdomen's surface during an ostomy procedure.
  • Proper cleaning of the stoma is essential to prevent infection.
• Colostomy (n): a similar surgical procedure that creates an opening from the colon (large intestine) through the abdominal wall.
  • A colostomy is different from an ileostomy as it involves the large intestine.

Synonyms

• Enterostomy (n): a general term for a surgical opening into the intestine through the abdominal wall. (Note: "Ileostomy" is a specific type of enterostomy.)
• Intestinal ostomy (n): another general term for a surgically created opening of the intestine.

Related Phrases

• "to undergo an ileostomy": to have the ileostomy surgery performed.
  • The decision to undergo an ileostomy was difficult but necessary for her health.
• "ileostomy reversal": a subsequent surgery to reconnect the intestine and close the stoma, if possible.
  • The doctor discussed the possibility of an ileostomy reversal in the future.

Noun

1. surgical procedure that creates an opening from the ileum through the abdominal wall to function as an anus; performed in cases of cancer of the colon or ulcerative colitis