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Why might someone need their colon removed?
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Can't be fixed!: Colon cancer, diverticulitis, large polyps, crohn's or uc (ibd), ischemia, avm's, infections, ; these are all relatively common reasons to perform colectomy. Endometriosis, metastatic humors ( from elsewhere), obstructions from scar tissue, radiation treatments may also need surgery less commonly.
Answered 11/4/2012
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