Since its introduction in 2011, adoption of diverting loop ileostomy for fulminant Clostridioides difficile colitis has more than doubled, and the procedure appeared to be a viable alternative to ...

Temporary percutaneous ileostomy (TPI) following rectal resection is as effective at preventing anastomotic leakage as conventional loop ileostomy (CLI), show the results of an Italian study.

As mentioned, an ileostomy is a surgical procedure that alters the way stool leaves the body. Typically, ileostomies are performed when the large intestine (also known as the colon) is not functioning ...

Most patients suffering from C difficile colitis can be treated with antibiotic therapy, but up to 10% of patients eventually require colectomy. The authors proposed a less aggressive surgical ...

A new procedure for patients with severe Clostridium difficile colitis may allow them to have a higher chance of survival and preserve their colon. “Loop ileostomy and colonic lavage should be ...

Protective loop ileostomy (PLI) is used to reduce the anastomotic leak rate after resection of the rectum. It is an effective, yet burdensome procedure contradicting the aims of enhanced recovery ...

Dallas, Texas, Oct. 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global ileostomy market is expected to be driven by the rising prevalence of serious chronic conditions including cancer and Crohn's disease, as ...

In October 2021, a feasibility study assessing the postoperative outcomes of ileostomy patients performing automated chyme reinfusion using The Insides™ System, titled "Stoma-Output Reinfusion Device ...