An ileostomy may be permanent or temporary. When an ileostomy is temporary, another surgery might be done to restore the bowel, called a reversal. If the colon is intact and heals, the ileostomy ...

There are many benefits to having an ileoanal J-pouch procedure. The procedure eliminates the need for a permanent ileostomy and relieves the pain, discomfort, and inflammation associated with ...

Gaylyn Henderson, MPH, was diagnosed with Crohn's disease at age 14 and lives with a permanent ileostomy. She founded the organization Gutless and Glamorous with the mission of empowering those ...