what is an iliostomy
An ileostomy is a surgical procedure which usually involves removing the whole of the large intestine or colon (1) and sometimes the rectum (4).he ileostomy may be temporary or permanent. The most common diseases resulting in an ileostomy are:-. 1  Ulcerative colitis : - this leads to inflammation and ulceration of the lining of the large bowel, which causes diarrhoea with blood and mucus.