Home > A-Z Health Topics > Health Information From Other Trustworthy Sources > Bowel Diversion Surgeries: Ileostomy, Colostomy, Ileoanal Reservoir, and Continent Ileostomy

Bowel Diversion Surgeries: Ileostomy, Colostomy, Ileoanal Reservoir, and Continent Ileostomy

Description

Publication Year: 2009
Type: Federal resource, Online Publication
Language: English
Website: http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/ileostomy/index.htm

When the intestines are removed, the body needs a new way for stool to leave the body. This fact sheet discusses surgery to create a new opening through the abdomen.

Availability

Single copies of most Federal materials are available free of charge. There may be associated shipping and handling or other charges. Publications may be available from more than one source who may have different ordering policies. In some cases there may be limit to the quantity that can be ordered. Please contact the organization listed below for specific ordering information.

Source

National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse, NIDDK, NIH, HHS
2 Information Way
Bethesda MD 20892–3570

Phone: 301-654-3810
Toll-free Phone: (800) 891-5389 En/Sp

Is this your organization's publication? Contact us if your information has changed.

Return to top

Email Print