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life after subtotal colectomy surgery
A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Susan Rhoads answered
38 years experience Family Medicine
Finish question: Your question was cut off because only a limited number of characters can be used. Re-ask and try to shorten some (& for and, "After" instead of ... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Earle answered
31 years experience General Surgery
Maybe long: The colectomy and ileostomy will not typically shorten life expectancy. Short bowel syndrome may shorten life span, but it depends on severity. There ... Read More
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A 66-year-old female asked:
Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered
41 years experience Internal Medicine
Hard to say: A good answer for you requires a more thorough evaluation. If you have hard or constipated bowel movements, adding generous soluble fiber in your diet ... Read More
Dr. Emil Shakov answered
17 years experience Aesthetic Medicine
Tenesmus: May need antibiotics or fiber. See your surgeon.
A 56-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ayisha Gani answered
Specializes in Internal Medicine
Ileoproctostomy: Ileoproctostomy can be done after ileostomy provided the particular patieint is a candidate for the takedown and anastomosis of the ileum and the rect ... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. David Earle answered
31 years experience General Surgery
Rectum: As long as at least some of the rectum is there. the possibility for ileostomy reversal exists. Ask you surgeon about your specific case. If your not ... Read More
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A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
It is often: preserved if a REHOOK-UP is the plan!
Speak with your surgeon..this should not be an unanswered question!!
Hope this helps!
Dr Z
A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. Maria Palafox answered
24 years experience Breast Surgery
Big difference : A subtotal colectomy is removing almost all the colon; usually just a couple of inches are left near the rectum. A partial colectomy is not done AFTE ... Read More
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A 52-year-old female asked:
Dr. Richard Zimon answered
59 years experience Internal Medicine
Kathleen: Try taking two to three Immodium AD capsules (OTC)
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A 38-year-old male asked:
Dr. Mark Hoepfner answered
39 years experience General Surgery
Difficult question: to answer without knowing much more details. Why was that surgery done? What is the remaining anatomy? Remaining colon or rectum in place? Reconnectin ... Read More
A 57-year-old female asked:
Dr. John Hunter answered
13 years experience General Surgery
It depends : This is a difficult question to answer without more data. Assuming they had some sort of small bowel resection and truly has "short gut," then reconne ... Read More
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