An ileostomy is in the ileum, which is the last part of the small intestine.
Where is ileostomy placed?
An ileostomy is where the small bowel (small intestine) is diverted through an opening in the tummy (abdomen). The opening is known as a stoma.
What is the most common indication for placement of an ileostomy?
Some of the indications for ileostomy surgery are ulcerative colitis, Crohns disease, familial polyposis, trauma and complications of cancer.
Types. Two main kinds of ostomy help remove feces, and one type diverts urine: Ileostomy. The bottom of your small intestine, called the ileum, is brought up through your abdominal wall to make a stoma.