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What causes colon to move up to liver? seen during appendectomy where 3 laparoscopic incisions were made. very sore, took no pain meds after!

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Dr. Buck Parker answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Normal Variation: Some people have colons that are not at closely attached to the walls of the abdomen and back. In this case the right colon has less connections, and easily moves up toward the liver.

Dr Hoover agreed

Answered 4/16/2016

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