Early post-operative complication of ileostomy in the post-operative period

.Ileostomy is placed in right iliac fossa lateral to right rectus muscle. * Ileostomy may be temporary (loop) or permanent (end) * Brooke's classic end non continent ileostomy or Koch's continent ileostomy (with continent intra abdominal pouch) are used * Ileum should project as a spout at least 4 cm above the skin surface, which facilitates the effluent to pass directly into the bag * Ileostomy usually acts in 48 hours * Ileostomy bag, ileostomy care, nutrition and electrolyte management are impoant. * Complications like prolapse, stenosis, haemorrhage, retraction can occur. ref:SRB&;s manual of surgery,ed 3,pg no 828