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		Bowel Diversion Surgeries: Ileostomy, Colostomy, Ileoanal Reservoir, and Continent Ileostomy Describes various bowel diversion surgeries. Includes illustrations. PDF Version (186 KB) *
		Crohn’s Disease Provides general information about what Crohn’s disease is and how it develops. Includes information about symptoms, diagnosis, potential complications, and treatment. PDF Version (204 KB) *
		Ostomy (from MedlinePlus) Describes ostomy, or surgery to create an opening (stoma) from an area inside the body to the outside.
		What I need to know about Crohn’s Disease Defines Crohn’s disease and describes common symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, complications, and treatment. PDF Version (412 KB) *
		En Español Lo que usted debe saber sobre la enfermedad de Crohn Define la enfermedad de Crohn y describe los síntomas comunes, los factores de riesgo, el diagnóstico, las complicaciones y el tratamiento. Versión PDF (611 KB) *

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The National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse is a service of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health.

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