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Is a cecostomy tube temporary or permanent?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Most of the time : It is and should be temporary if used at all. But some times it is a last ditch effort in a severely ill patient who may not survive a bigger and more effective surgery.

Answered 10/3/2016

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