title: Ileostomy.
abstract: Several different groups of patients may undergo an ileostomy, the two most common being those with ulcerative colitis and and Crohn's disease. Nurses have an important role in providing information, advice and support to such patients.
authors.affiliation: Royal United Hospital NHS Trust, Bath.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Allen
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007081:Ileostomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D015212:Inflammatory Bowel Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011300:Preoperative Care; D016737:Proctocolectomy, Restorative