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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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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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