Colon Resection Surgery

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In rare cases, IBD can become so severe that surgery is required to remove the damaged part of the intestine.  The most common surgery for IBD is a proctocolectomy. Proctocolectomy is removal of the entire colon, including the lower part of the rectum and the sphincter muscles that control bowel movements. It can achieve a complete cure, but it is a last resort. There are different variations that may be performed depending on various factors.

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Elizabeth Roberts, Health Guide, answered When is removing your colon an option? Hi Ali,   I'm sorry to hear you're having such a rough go of it! There's a…

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