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Does a person always need a colostomy bag after colon cancer and if not why not ? thanks all

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Dr. Michael Gabor answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

No,: it depends on the size, extent, and location of the tumor and other clinical factors. Sometimes a primary re anastomosis can be performed, where the 2 ends of the colon are reconnected following resection of the diseased part.

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Bradford Romans answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No. It depends on: several factors such as the location of the cancer in the colon, the size and spread of the tumor, etc.

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