AIM: To evaluate a new technique of temporary ileal anastomotic stoma,following small bowel resection,in patients where the anastomosis is anticipated to have borderline margins with dubious viability.METHODS: Five patients underwent enterectomy and partially anastomosed end-loop ileostomy at the University Hospital of Larissa between 2000 and 2006.Enterectomy was performed because of conditions such as mesenteric vascular occlusive disease,radiation entritis and small bowel injury.RESULTS: Postoperatively,none of the patients developed any stoma-related or anastomotic complications.There were no major complications.All patients were discharged between the 8th and 15th day after the procedure,and the stoma was closed 3 wk to 4 wk later.CONCLUSION: We believe that our proposed modification of end-loop ileostomy is a simple,quick and safe technique with minimal stoma-related morbidity,and with simple and safe reversion.This technique can be considered as a useful option in the treatment of ischemic or radiation-induced enteritis,and in the management of severe intestinal trauma.