Proctocolectomy and Ileostomy- is surgery to remove a patient's entire colon
and rectum.
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If you have had an Ileostomy(where the entire colon is bypassed
and the waste is diverted out through the small intestine), you will need even more fluids.
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After a period of time with a stoma,
your doctor may decide that you should have the Ileostomy reversed and return to a normal pattern of excretion through your gastrointestinal system.
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In an Ileostomy reversal, the routing of the
intestine is restored to its pre-Ileostomy function--after Ileostomy, your food will travel through your stomach and intestines and will be excreted through the anus.
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Examining a total of 80 patients who underwent Ileostomy reversal between 2001 and 2006,
the study found that nine out of 10 patients were able to eat a solid diet within two days of surgery.