Meaning of ILEOSTOMY

Pronunciation:			`ilee'âstumee
WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  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
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	See Also:		ostomy
Medical Dictionary
	Definition:		operation that makes it possible for stool to leave the body, after the colon and rectum are removed, in which an opening is made in the abdomen and the bottom of the small intestine (ileum) attaches to it.
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		An ileostomy is performed by having the ileum brought through the rectus abdominis muscle, everted upon itself, and its mucosa sutured to the skin. It diverts the fecal material so the functioning of the distal bowel segment is not required.