A member asked:

I have severe redundant bowel due to chronic gas distension, in both widths and length, causes massive pain and nausea, would temp ileostomy help?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Herman Hammerstead answered

Specializes in Trauma Surgery

No need: Colon resection better alternative abd avoids a external bag.

Answered 6/15/2015

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Dr. Mark Pack answered

Specializes in General Surgery

Need more info: Which part of your bowel is redundant - large or small bowel? How do you know? How long have you had symptoms? If the excess bowel is the large intestine, sometimes a bowel resection can help. I have never performed an ileostomy for this problem, I have done colon resections with a good bit of success. Have you seen a surgeon to discuss your options?

Answered 6/15/2015

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