Which statement describes a Brooke ileostomy?

Which statement describes a Brooke ileostomy?

• A. A temporary loop ileostomy
• B. A continent ileostomy
• C. A urostomy
• D. A permanent, end ileostomy

Answer: (D)

The Brooke ileostomy is a permanent end ileostomy. In this configuration, the end of the ileum is brought through the abdominal wall to create a stoma, with the distal bowel (and the colon/rectum) typically removed or bypassed so the stoma becomes the permanent route for stool. It is not a loop stoma (which is usually temporary), not a continent ileostomy (which includes a reservoir and a catheterizable channel), and not a urostomy (which diverts urine). So describing it as a permanent, end ileostomy best fits the Brooke procedure.

The Brooke ileostomy is a permanent end ileostomy. In this configuration, the end of the ileum is brought through the abdominal wall to create a stoma, with the distal bowel (and the colon/rectum) typically removed or bypassed so the stoma becomes the permanent route for stool. It is not a loop stoma (which is usually temporary), not a continent ileostomy (which includes a reservoir and a catheterizable channel), and not a urostomy (which diverts urine). So describing it as a permanent, end ileostomy best fits the Brooke procedure.