Brooke ileostomy consists of pulling the end part of the small intestine through a cut in the abdomen to allow the bowels to empty while bypassing the large intestine and the colon. An ileostomy is a ...

The life expectancy of someone with an ileostomy depends on the underlying illness they have. An ileostomy does not reduce an individual’s life expectancy. Doctors perform this procedure to bypass ...

Ileostomy and colostomy are two types of ostomy surgery that treat diseases and conditions affecting the digestive system.

Endoscopic recurrence was observed in one third of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) within 5 years of ileostomy placement, with ileal involvement and prior exposure to biologic therapy being ...