An ileostomy and a colostomy are surgical procedures that reroute part of the intestines to an opening in the abdominal wall. Ileostomies involve the small intestine, while colostomies involve the ...

Emily Maynard Johnson's youngest son, born in August, was born with Down syndrome Emily Maynard Johnson is celebrating son Jones West's latest milestone. After revealing that her 7-month-old, who was ...

An ileostomy is an opening in the abdominal wall that a surgeon makes to provide a way for the small intestine to release stool. After an ileostomy, a person’s stool will be loose or porridge-like.

Having an ileostomy means that stool does not travel the typical intestinal pathway. This affects how stool comes out as well as how the body absorbs important vitamins and minerals. As a result, ...

Endoscopic recurrence was observed in one third of patients with Crohn's disease (CD) within 5 years of ileostomy placement, with ileal involvement and prior exposure to biologic therapy being ...