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Results 1 - 7 of 7 for Ileostomy
  1. Ostomy (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... many different types of ostomy. Some examples are: Ileostomy - the bottom of the small intestine (ileum) is ...
  2. Colonic Diseases (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your colon, also known as the large intestine, is part of your digestive system. It's a long, hollow tube at the end of your digestive tract where your body ...
  3. Colonic Polyps (National Library of Medicine)  
    A polyp is an extra piece of tissue that grows inside your body. Colonic polyps grow in the large intestine, or colon. Most polyps are not dangerous. However, ...
  4. Colorectal Cancer (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is colorectal cancer? Colorectal cancer is cancer that develops in the tissues of the colon or rectum. Your colon and rectum are part of your digestive ...
  5. Crohn's Disease (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is Crohn's disease? Crohn's disease is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that causes inflammation in your digestive tract. It can affect any part of ...
  6. Small Intestine Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    Your small intestine is the longest part of your digestive system - about twenty feet long! It connects your stomach to your large intestine (or colon) and folds ...
  7. Ulcerative Colitis (National Library of Medicine)  
    Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a disease that causes inflammation and sores, called ulcers, in the lining of the rectum and colon. It is one of a group of diseases called ...