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Scar tissue after colon resection causing bowel obstruction
Colorectal Cancer | Last Active: Feb 28, 2024 | Replies (11)Comment receiving replies
My bowel became obstructed due to scar tissue after colon surgery to remove a large polyp. I had to undergo a series of dilatation procedures to stretch the tissue manually, very gradually working up to normal circumference. This worked. The surgery and therefore, the scar tissue, was low down, near the rectum. I don't know if dilatations are workable higher up in the colon.
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This is sounding very familiar to what is happening to me. I had bowel surgery due to bowel perforation during colonoscopy 9 years ago. 3 years ago during colonoscopy my gastroenterologist had to use a balloon to open the scar tissue area more. Last week he had to do this again and now has me on steroids for a month to help this to stay. My surgery was a right hemicolectomy so in the cecum area. I am very concerned that this scar tissue is becoming an issue where I could end up needing surgery again, which is a terrifying thought to me. How have you done since your last procedure? I know its not in the same area as mine but curious if your dilation has worked.