Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD Ileostomy and colostomy are two types of ostomy surgery that treat diseases and ...

The ileal pouch anal anastomosis or J-pouch procedure is typically recommended for people with ... The procedure eliminates the need for a permanent ileostomy and relieves the pain, discomfort, and ...

You might have a temporary ileostomy with surgery to remove part of the colon. This is to give your colon time to rest and heal after surgery. Your surgeon joins the ends of the bowel back together in ...

In 40 patients with left colonic pathology, primary anastomosis was performed; 32 had a covering transverse colostomy. There were six hospital deaths, five in the transverse colostomy group.