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.