Ileostomy is a surgical procedure creating an opening in the abdomen to divert the small intestine's contents into an external pouch. The term refers to the artificial ostomy (opening) of the ileum. It is a medical noun used in clinical discussions, patient education, and surgical planning, often described in terms of the stoma and its management.
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1:03Craniotomy
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1:08Cricothyrotomy
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1:01Discectomy
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1:06Endarterectomy
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1:02Endoscopy
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1:28Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
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1:02Ileostomy
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