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My dad is 81 and has a twisted bowel he is in hospital for 7 days and there no chang in him how long will it take?

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If he has: a volvulus, he will likely need some type of operation for definitive resolution of his symptoms, maybe even a colostomy. Inquire to his doctors who can fill you in with more details.

Dr Hodge agreed

Answered 8/5/2019

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