The endoscopy corner: ileoscopy: I. evaluation of "ileostomy dysfunction".
Various causes of "ileostomy dysfunction" may be easily identified using the pediatric-size flexible fiberoptic endoscope. Direct visual inspection, photographs, and biopsies may be obtained from the area around the stoma up to a depth of 40-50 cm. within the small bowel.
D019723:Endoscopes; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D005336:Fiber Optic Technology; D006801:Humans; D007079:Ileitis / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D007082:Ileum / Q000473:pathology*; D007410:Intestinal Diseases / Q000209:etiology; D007413:Intestinal Mucosa / Q000473:pathology