“What are the side effects of a colon resection?”
I will have colon resection. What are the side effects of a colon resection?
5 Answers
Bleeding, wound infection, leak at the staple line, adjacent visceral injuries, blood clots in legs
Please discuss with Surgeon it depends on extent of Surgery performed.
The most common side effect is usually incontinence of stool. You can also suffer from chronic infections in the intestines you have remaining.
More frequent bowel movement is usually the most common side effect of a colon resection.
It depends a lot on what kind of surgery is done and how the bowel is reconnected, if at all. Most people without a colon can live normal healthy lives. You should ask your surgeon specific questions about what to expect short term and long term..
