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What is the side effect of large intestine surgery since i am ready to get surgery soon due to redundency

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I'll let one of: The surgeons weigh in on "redundant colon" but make sure u get a few opinions. If all goes well, and u have redundancy causing your problem, no big deal. If the anastomoses breaks down infection, reoperation, etc. Just make sure u do homework on this issue. Good luck.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Uncertain: I agree with dr. Barry rosen in the prior comment, that "redundant colon" is not usually benefited by colon resection surgery. Unless there is a different anatomic finding by the surgeon or gastroenterologist that I am not understanding properly, surgery to only remove redundant colon is not expected to be very beneficial for the patient.

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Depends: I'm not sure what u mean. Colon surgery can have irregular bowel movements, temporary for most patients. Some can have chronic diarrhea but not frequent. U can also have complications from surgery, infection, bleeding, leakage of stool ( can b life threatening). Redudent colon is usually not an indication unless u have potential for volvulus ( twisting of bowel).

Answered 1/14/2016

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