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What is the medical term meaning Surgical removal of the middle portion of the small intestine?
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∙ 14y ago
An ileostomy is the surgical creation of an artificial opening into the ileum (through the abdominal wall creating a stoma, a mouth like opening on the abdominal wall). Used for the passage of stool. It is performed following total proctocolectomy for ulcerative colitis, Crohn Disease, or cancer. The combining form -ostomy means a surgically created opening.
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