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I've had an ileostomy 4 over 13yrs after having subcolectomy & most of my small intestines removed. theres a 2nd stoma developing @ ostomy site? why?

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

See your Surgeon: This is a very complicated surgical history. You need to follow up with your surgeon.

Answered 1/16/2015

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