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A diverting ileostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdominal wall to divert the flow of intestinal waste from the ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine, into a stoma. This procedure is typically performed to allow the bowel to rest or heal after surgery, injury, or disease, such as inflammatory bowel disease. The waste is collected in an external bag attached to the stoma, and it may be temporary or permanent depending on the underlying condition being treated.

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