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If I am unhappy with the BCIR or it doesnt work properly, what are my options?

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If I am unhappy with the BCIR or it doesnt work properly, what are my options?

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For a variety of reasons a continent ileostomy will not be successful for every person. A surgical revision may be needed to correct a malfunction – this is usually highly successful. For the very few patients whose body will not tolerate an internal pouch it can be removed, returning to a conventional Brooke ileostomy with an external appliance.