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While i have a stoma what is the rest of my colon and where is it?

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Dr. Eric Kaplan answered

Specializes in Colon and Rectal Surgery

Depends on : Which part of your colon was exteriorized as a stoma and the clinical reason for the surgery. You do not give enough information to give a better answer.

Answered 11/20/2012

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Dr. Herbert Hoover answered

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Colon still there: Stomas are usually from either the small intestine or large intestine(colon). Stomas bring intestinal contents to a bag on the abdominal wall to bypass a distal problem usually. The stoma can be at any level and the colon above and below a stoma in the colon remains in the patient unless it was removed.

Answered 12/26/2013

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