Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, a recognized expert in BCIR surgery for continent and conventional ileostomy patients, will deliver an address on August 21, 2009 at the 24th Annual Education Symposium of the Quality Life Association (more information on QLA at http://www.ileostomy-surgery.com). This is a nonprofit nationwide association aimed at meeting the special needs of a person with a continent diversion and to educate others of the latest advances in ostomy options. The program this year at the meeting in Mesa, AZ features Dr. Schiller who will be speaking about the current status of the continent ileostomy in America and around the world. He will also be participating in the Physicians Panel and Breakout Groups.

Dr. Schiller has been performing the Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir or BCIR procedure since 1989. The Barnett Pouch procedure evolved out of the original Kock Pouch continent ileostomy. The BCIR is a type of ileostomy that does not require wearing an external stoma appliance or bag. It stores intestinal waste and gas until a convenient time when the person inserts a catheter to evacuate the pouch contents into a toilet receptacle. It therefore gives a patient control over the discharge of their intestinal waste.

The BCIR is for people (usually with Ulcerative Colitis or Familial Polyposis) that need to undergo total colectomy meaning removal of their large intestine – the colon and rectum – to cure their disease or condition. It is an alternative to a conventional Brooke ileostomy with the bag, and also is performed for people who have a poor outcome from an ileoanal “J” Pouch or who cannot undergo the J pouch procedure. Anyone in overall good health with a malfunctioning ileostomy, including people with a stoma hernia or stoma prolapse or retraction, are candidates to be considered for the BCIR continent ileostomy. A malfunctioning ileostomy includes people with physical difficulties managing with their ileostomy appliance as well as people with emotional or psychological difficulties dealing with their stoma. A “bag-free” life is possible for ileostomy patients!

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http://ileostomy-surgery.com/Ileostomy_and_BCIR_Frequently_Asked_Questions.html

About the Ileostomy Surgery Center:
The Ileostomy Surgery Center is the leading surgical center west of the Mississippi for the BCIR procedure (Barnett Continent Intestinal Reservoir). Headed by Don J. Schiller, MD, FACS, the center has been at the forefront of developments in ileostomy Surgery.

Contact:
The Ileostomy Surgery Center
9808 Venice Blvd, Suite 603
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 204-4565
Fax: (310) 204-4566
http://www.ileostomy-surgery.com

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