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Ileostomy
Loop of the ileum (last part of the small bowel) that is brought to the surface of the abdominal wall and surgically attached. The infant passes stool through this hole. An ileostomy is almost always a temporary condition. It is usually caused by bowel problems that occur either spontaneously or with infection.
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Date Last Modified: 08/27/2003 07:11