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Do you think it could be possible for a colon to rip?
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COLON TEAR.: Colon tear is called perforation. Colonic perforation can be due to trauma, severe colitis, diverticulitis or it can be a complication from colonoscopy and abdominal surgery.
Answered 7/10/2013
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