Ile: From 1 Different Sources
(ileo-) combining form denoting the ileum. Examples: ileocaecal (relating to the ileum and caecum); ileocolic (relating to the ileum and colon).
The operation by which an arti?cial opening is made into the ILEUM and brought through the abdominal wall to create an arti?cial opening or STOMA. It is most often performed as part of the operation for cancer of the RECTUM, in which the rectum has usually to be removed. An ileostomy is then performed which acts as an arti?cial anus, to which a bag is attached to collect the waste matter. Distressing though this may at ?rst be, the vast majority of people with an ileostomy learn to lead a fully active and normal life. Help and advice in adjusting to what can be described as an ‘ileostomy life’ can be obtained from the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group.... ileostomy
The lower two-thirds of the small intestine, ending in the ileocecal valve and emptying into the cecum of the colon. The last foot of the ileum is the only absorption site available for such important dietary substances as vitamin Bl2, folic acid, some essential fatty acids, fat soluble vitamins, and recycled bile acids.... ileum
Paralysis of the bowel muscle (see INTESTINE, DISEASES OF).... ileus
Dilatation of the DUODENUM due to its chronic obstruction, caused by an abnormal position of arteries in the region of the duodenum pressing on it.... duodenal ileus
(English) Form of Aileen, meaning “the light-bearer; from the green meadow” Ilene, Ilean, Ileen, Ileene, Ileena, Ilenna, Ileana... ilena
The term applied to the region of the junction between the small and large intestines in the right lower corner of the abdomen. The ileocaecal valve is a structure which allows the contents of the INTESTINE to pass onwards from the small to the large intestine, but, in the great majority of cases, prevents their passage in the opposite direction.... ileo-caecal
Pertaining to both the last section of the small intestine (the ileum) and the beginning of the large intestines, the ascending colon or cecum. EXAMPLE: Ileocecal valve... ileocecal
(Hebrew) Form of Hephzibah, meaning “she is my delight” Ilepsi, Ilepsy, Ilepsey, Ilepsee, Ilepsea... ilepsie
(Hindi) Of the earth Ileshah, Ileesha, Ileeshah, Ileasha, Ileashah, Ilysha, Ilyshah... ilesha
See ILEITIS.... regional ileitis
An outdated name for Crohn’s disease.... ileitis, regional
A failure, usually temporary, of the normal contractility of the muscles of the intestine. Paralytic ileus commonly follows abdominal surgery and may also be induced by severe abdominal injury, peritonitis, internal bleeding, acute pancreatitis, or interference with the blood or nerve supply to the intestine. Symptoms include a swollen abdomen, vomiting, and failure to pass faeces. The condition is treated by resting the intestine. A tube passed through the nose or mouth into the stomach or intestine removes accumulated fluids and keeps the stomach empty. Body fluid levels are maintained by intravenous infusion (drip).... ileus, paralytic
a segment of small intestine (ileum) used to convey urine from the ureters to the exterior into an appliance (see also urinary diversion). The ureters are implanted into an isolated segment of bowel, usually ileum but sometimes sigmoid colon, one end of which is brought through the abdominal wall to the skin surface. This end forms a spout, or stoma, which projects into a suitable urinary appliance. The ureters themselves cannot be used for this purpose as they tend to narrow and retract if brought through the skin. The operation is performed if the bladder has to be removed or bypassed; for example, because of cancer.... ileal conduit
(perineal pouch) a reservoir made from loops of ileum to replace a surgically removed rectum, avoiding the need for a permanent *ileostomy. This is commonly constructed in patients who have had their colon surgically removed for various disorders (e.g. ulcerative colitis or familial adenomatous polyposis).... ileal pouch
n. surgical removal of the ileum (small intestine) or part of the ileum.... ileectomy
a valve at the junction of the small and large intestines consisting of two membranous folds that close to prevent the backflow of food from the colon and caecum to the ileum.... ileocaecal valve
n. inflammation of the ileum and the colon (small and large intestines). The most likely cause is *Crohn’s disease.... ileocolitis
n. a surgical operation in which the ileum is joined to part of the colon. It is usually performed when the right side of the colon has been removed or if it is desired to bypass either the terminal part of the ileum or right side of the colon.... ileocolostomy
n. see cystoplasty.... ileocystoplasty
(ileoproctostomy) a surgical operation in which the ileum is joined to the rectum, usually after surgical removal of the colon (see colectomy).... ileorectal anastomosis
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