ileoanal reservoir

Alternative to a permanent ileostomy. Indications: - disorders of the colon precluding passage of feces - colectomy for - colorectal carcinoma - ulcerative colitis - familial polyposis coli - diverticulitis - bowel infarction - abdominal trauma Procedure: - usually completed in two surgeries - in the first surgery, the colon & rectum are removed & a pouch or reservoir is constructed from the last 18 inches of the small intestine - this pouch is attached to the anus - in the second surgery, the ileostomy is closed - the muscles surrounding the anus & anal canal are left in place, so the stool in the pouch does not leak out of the anus Notes: - people who have this surgery are able to control their bowel movements

References

Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/digestive-diseases/ostomy-surgery-bowel