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Doctor told me if he finds mor nodules in next colonoscopy i might need to have section of colon removed. does that mean i would have that bag?
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HEMICOLECTOMY: SHORT ANSWER. NO..USUALLY THEY REMOVE PART OF THE COLON AND RECONNECT IT
Answered 2/6/2015
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