Ostomy |
Ileostomy; Urostomy |
An ileostomy is a stoma that has been constructed by bringing the end of the small intestine (the ileum) out onto the surface of the skin. Intestinal waste passes out of the ileostomy and is collected in an external bag stuck to the skin. Ileostomies are usually sited above the groin on the right hand side of the abdomen. ICD10 Existing Ileostomy - Z93.2 Attention to Ileostomy(Maintenance) - Z43.2 Malfunctioning Ileostomy - K91.4 Reasons for having an ileostomy Ileostomies are necessa ...
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Ostomy Organizations
- Medline Plus http://medlineplus.gov/
- Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research http://www.mayoclinic.com
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- American Cancer Society http://www.cancer.org/
- National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse
- American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons http://www.fascrs.org/
- United Ostomy Association http://www.uoa.org/

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