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Could u recommend some body having redundant colon to have colon surgery by fearing that some day it could happen colon twisting?
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Volvulus is...: ...Colon obstruction brought about by twisting of the colon. While having "redundant colon" may be a common factor in people who develop volvulus, we never recommend surgery for this condition unless they have had a documented episode of obstruction. Stated another way, many people have redundant colon (esp in the elderly and/or chronic constipation) but few develop volvulus.
Answered 11/27/2018
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At your age: I wouldn't worry about it. Colonic volvuous usually occurs in elderly patients on the left colon. I wouldn't worry at 25 unless you have a mega colon or an extremely redundant colon. Even still no guarentee that it will twist.
Answered 12/1/2013
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