12105 - Living with an Ileostomy

This comprehensive and reassuring guide, Living with an Ileostomy, now includes full-color photography, enhanced anatomical art and newly rendered illustration instructions for understanding and caring for the stoma. Supports shared decision and informed consent discussions to guide patients before and after ileostomy, when to call a doctor and to set expectations and actively involve patients in understanding ileostomy and their stoma care.

• Adjusting to a change in your body
• Working with your healthcare team before and after the procedure
• Anatomy of the digestive tract
• Types of stomas: end stoma, loop stoma
• Types of pouches, pouch emptying and changing instructions
• Avoiding digestive problems
• If you have a food blockage
• Adjusting to your body and leading an active life
• Tips for partners and loved ones
• Common questions and answers, glossary of common terms
• 24 pages, full-color photography, illustrations and enhanced anatomical artwork