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Temporary Ileostomy



Once the J-pouch is successfully in place and connected, another cut is made in the intestine "upsteam" from the pouch. This will be an ileostomy that will be on the patient's abdomen (below the belt-line).

The ileostomy is temporary and is intended to provide the J-pouch time to heal without being called upon to perform its ultimate function. The patient goes on to lead a normal life with the ileostomy while the body with the new J-pouch recovers.

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