Loop ileostomy is a reversible type of ileostomy that diverts the contents of the intestines to allow certain parts of the body to heal due to complications or after medical procedures. A surgeon will ...

The stoma can measure from 1 to 1 1/2 inches around. Unlike your anus, the stoma has no sphincter muscle (the muscles that control bowel movements), so most people cannot control the exit of waste.

A stoma is an opening in your abdomen that allows waste to exit your body, rather than going through your digestive system. They’re used when part of your bowels or bladder either need to heal or be ...