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Ileostomy reversal: Are you a good candidate?

February 4, 2015  ·  By: MD

In order for your ileostomy reversal to produce the results you want your surgeon must make sure that you are a good surgical candidate.  Here we’ll discuss some of the general circumstances that make an ideal candidate for a successful ileostomy reversal.  Remember, however, that the only way to determine for certain if you personally are a good candidate is to schedule a consultation (in person or by telephone) with an expert continent ileostomy surgeon.  This includes a surgeon who performs the BCIR or Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir as well as the original Kock Pouch Continent Ileostomy.

 

A Good Surgical Candidate for Reversal has:

  •    Stable weight without obesity
  •    Good nutritional status
  •    Good overall health
  •    Stabilized underlying chronic medical condtions, if any
  •    Have a normal small intestine and a normal amount of small intestine

Wait at least 6 months after a conventional ileostomy surgery before re-operating to perform The Continent Ileostomy.

Chose an expert surgeon who performs these operations on a regular basis, and who has a wealth of clinical and surgical experience with BCIR and Kock Pouch patients and operations, someone who will be available to you afterward for personalized direct contact follow-up.

 

Retirement Announcement

Dr. Don Schiller has retired from his practice involving BCIR and Kock Pouch surgery. To find a surgeon who can help you, go to www.qla-ostomy.org and click on the tab Medical Info and you will see a Directory of all the surgeons in the country who perform Continent Ileostomy surgery.

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