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A member asked:

I had a colon resection 13 yrs ago &almost had to have a colostomy 3 yrs ago i was told i have loops what r the chances of not having a colostomy?

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For cancer, a: Colostomy used in rectal lesion too low to sew back to remaining colon. "loops" may be segments of bowel trapped by bands of scar. These can lead to intermittent obstruction. Best not to obstruct, but all do not lead to colostomy. The c-section also contributes to adhesions.

Answered 2/2/2014

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