Constructed by dividing a portion of the small or large intestine, bringing out the proximal end, then turning it back on itself like a cuff, as a single stoma pulled through and sutured to the abdominal surface. A distal segment may be removed, based on the disease entity, with the remaining bowel over-sewn and left in the abdominal cavity with its mesentery intact.

A section of distal intestine whose proximal end is sutured, closed, and left within the peritoneal cavity is contiguous with the rectum and anus. If the distal bowel remains left in place, intact, and over-sewn, the bowel may be reconnected to the stoma at a later date. This procedure is known as a "takedown."

If the distal bowel segment is brought through the abdominal surface as a separate stoma, it is called a "mucous fistula."

This is a loop of bowel brought out through the abdominal wall providing fecal diversion. This is commonly constructed when a temporary diversion is needed and a minimally invasive procedure is indicated. The loop of bowel may be opened transversely or longitudinally. This is temporarily held in place with a support device such as a loop of a red argyle catheter.

This stoma is constructed when complete diversion of the fecal stream is indicated. A loop of bowel is completely divided and both ends are sutured to the abdominal surface as two separate end stomas. There is usually a bridge of skin between the two or they may be located on different abdominal quadrants based upon surgeon preference. Some may refer to the distal stoma as a "mucous fistula."