Ileostomy Glossary of Terms

J Pouch Ileostomy
J Pouch Ileostomy is intended to protect the surgically created J pouch. The patient is made to live with the ileostomy untill the new J pouch heals. The follow up operation that would take place within a few months closes the ileostomy making way for regular bowel function by means of the J pouch.
 
 
 
 


 

 
   
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