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Fifty Years With a Brooke Ileostomy: An Autobiographical Case Report.

Authors :
Thygeson NM
Source :
Cureus [Cureus] 2021 Aug 07; Vol. 13 (8), pp. e16980. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Aug 07 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Permanent Brooke ileostomy continues to be a treatment option for selected patients with inflammatory bowel disease and cancer. This case report describes the author's 50-year experience living with Crohn's disease and a Brooke ileostomy, including the psychosocial and dietary adaptations required and the management of common complications such as peri-stomal irritant dermatitis, food blockage, and acute infectious diarrhea. Cross-sectional studies indicate that the quality of life with an ileostomy is usually good, but adaptation to an ileostomy is a life-long process.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2021, Thygeson et al.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
2168-8184
Volume :
13
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cureus
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34527460
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.16980