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Can having multiple abdominal surgeries cause colon thickening? lap rny, abdomnio, gall bladder removal, rt adrenalectomy? history of bleeding ulcers

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Dr. David Earle answered

Probably not: The multiple operations shouldn't cause colon wall thickening. Even scar tissue, called adhesions, won't do this. Hope this helps!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/31/2015

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A member asked:

Can having multiple abdominal surgeries cause colon thickening? lap rny, abdomnio, gall bladder removal, rt adrenalectomy? history of bleeding ulcers

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Earle answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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