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A member asked:
Does hemicolectomy during appendectomy mean cancer was found?
10 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not necessarily: Other reasons for removing a portion of the colon when planning to do an appendectomy could include crohn's disease, cecal diverticulitis, or severe inflammation at the base of the appendix. However, rather than speculating, this question can be answered with 100% accuracy by asking the surgeon who performed this procedure.
Answered 12/16/2014
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Not necessarily: It could be done for some other reasons. Ask your surgeon who performed the surgery in pertain to why the procedure was done and what the outcome/ pathology result. Dont waste your sleep and assuming something- talk to your doctor.
Answered 12/15/2014
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While it could: It could be due to blood supply. Don't be shy. Ask the surgeon why.
Answered 4/18/2012
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