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Can an ileostomy reversal be done if the entire colon is narrowed due to scarring?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

It can be done: but is probably not a good idea as a narrowed scarred colon usually doesn't function like a healthy colon and thus reversing the ileostomy will cause more problms than living with an ileostomy

Answered 10/7/2014

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