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My mom has a redundant colon- is that usually found in the ascending or descending part of the colon?

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Dr. Scott Grover answered

Specializes in Surgery

Anywhere: Redundant colon can be anywhere. Usually you have about 6 feet of colon. Redundant colon is just more than 6 feet, like 7 or 8 feet. Most common I have seen has been transverse colon, then descending colon.

Answered 1/6/2017

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