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What is the rectal output like after a colostomy or ileostomy?
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Rectal output: This depends if any rectum was removed when the colostomy or ileostomy was created. If the rectum is completely removed and the anus closed (APR operation), then there should be no output as there is no rectum remaining. If rectum is still present, then it is not uncommon to pass mucous produced by the lining of the rectum every few days or so.
Answered 4/2/2015
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