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Previous question was to read, chance of success of end colonoscopy reversal? hubby 62 good health colostomy due to diverticular abscess.

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Colostomy reversal: since the colostomy was probable a diverting colostomy vs a colostomy where a large amount of colon was removed the reversal should be successful

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Answered 6/3/2018

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