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What does a redundant descending colon do?

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Dr. Ly Phan answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Constipation: Extra long colon can serve to obsorb more water but also slow down fecal transist time leading to potential constipation.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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