ileostomy
http://www.ebi.ac.uk/efo/EFO_0010681
Term info
database cross reference
- PMID:30085545
- ICD9:V44.2
- MeSH:D007081
- SNOMEDCT:301784005
- NCIt:C15257
definition
An ileostomy is an operation where a temporary or permanent surgical opening is created in the abdominal wall. The small bowel is brought through the opening in order to evacuate the stool via the small bowel instead of the anus.
gwas trait
true
has exact synonym
ileostomy operation, ileostomy procedure