Bowel Diversion

Locations of Bowel Diversion Ostomies

Parameter Colostomy Ileostomy
Definition A part of colon is brought into
the intestinal wall, creating a
temporary or permanent
opening for bowel elimination

Temporary Colostomy
o allows bowel to rest and
heal for traumatic injuries
and inflammatory
conditions

Permanent Colostomy
o when rectum or anus is
non-functional d/t birth
defect or disease
A part of ileum is brought through the
abdominal wall creating a permanent
opening for bowel elimination
Surgical
opening
Colon (large bowel) Ileum (small bowel)
Indications Inflammatory or
obstructive conditions of
lower GIT
traumatic injuries of
intestinal tract
cancer of rectosigmoid
colon where anastomosis
is not possible
Crohns Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Stool Semi formed to formed Liquid fecal drainage
Control Controlled by diet and /or
irrigation
No control (drainage is constant and
cannot be regulated)
appliance is needed at all times