What is Ileostomy Reversal?

Category: Surgeries

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An ileostomy takedown is a procedure in which an ileostomy is reversed. The large intestine is reconnected to the colon or to an ileoanal reservoir, which is often constructed from tissue taken from the small intestine.

Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Crohn's disease 4 0
Ulcerative colitis 4 3
Colon cancer 2 1
Support digestive health 1 0

  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 2
Mild 0
None 2

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Ileostomy Reversal

Side effect Patients Percentage
Bowel obstruction 1
Diarrhea 1
Pain 1
Pouchitis 1

Duration

Stopped having Ileostomy Reversal

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 8
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 2
Usually 2
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 2
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 2
Last updated:
There are no evaluations for Ileostomy Reversal.