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If there is no large intestines and no rectum, is it possible to have ileostomy reversal or ileoproctostomy? why

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Dr. M. Hytham Beck answered

Specializes in Surgery

No: You need to have at least 5 cm of a healthy rectum to hook any large vowel or small one

Dr Hammerstead agreed

Answered 12/7/2015

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