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Figure 2. Intraoperative steps for Interrupted Ileostomy Tube placement. (A) Balloon inflation test; (B) Creation of purse-string and enterotomy with tube insertion; (C) Balloon inflation until the bowel wall turns pale pink; (D) Fixation of ileum to the abdominal wall; (E) External fixation of the tube and closure of the skin; (F) Final appearance of the tube connected to a drainage system.