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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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Ileostomy, Colostomy, and Ileoanal Reservoir Surgery
... Sometimes treatment for Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and familial adenomatous polyposis involves removing all or part of the intestines. When the intestines are removed, the body needs a n...
Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
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