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Colostomy - series

Large bowel resection - series

The large intestine

Large intestine surgery; Colon resection; Resection of part of large intestine; Colectomy; Proctocolectomy

Risks for any anesthesia include the following:

• Reactions to medications
• Problems breathing

Risks for any surgery include the following:

• Bleeding
• Infection

Additional risks include the following:

• Bulging through the incision (incisional hernia)
• Narrowing (stricture) of the stoma
• Blockage of the intestine from scar tissue
• Leakage from the reconnection of the intestine

Some cases may result in the permanent need for a colostomy bag.

Review Date: 07/18/2006
Reviewed By: J.A. Lee, M.D., Division of Surgery, UCSF, San Francisco, CA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.