The Pathology and Physiology of Ileostomy

Overview

Journal Front Nutr

Specialty Nutritional Sciences

Date 2022 May 9

PMID 35529469

Authors

Haitao Ma

Xiaolong Li

Hua Yang

Yuan Qiu

Weidong Xiao

Affiliations

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Abstract

An ileostomy is a surgery that is commonly performed to protect low pelvic anastomoses or prevent high-risk anastomotic leakages. However, various postoperative complications remain of major concern. After an ileostomy, the distal intestinal segment is left open for an extended period and is in a non-functional state. Consequently, the intestinal mucosa, smooth muscle, and microbiota undergo significant changes that are closely related to postoperative recovery and complications. A systematic description of these changes is necessary to understand the relationship among them and take more effective measures for postoperative intervention.

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