Life After A Colectomy
Ileorectal anastomosis
Risks
Total abdominal colectomy is usually safe. Your risk depends on your general overall health. Ask your doctor about these possible complications:
Risks for any surgery are:
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Blood clots in the legs that may travel to the lungs Breathing problems - Infection, including in the lungs,
urinary tract , and belly -
Heart attack orstroke
Risks for this surgery are:
- Bleeding inside your belly
- Damage to nearby organs in the body
- Scar tissue may form in the belly and cause a...
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