Susaloh, You mean a bowel resection for IBS? I don't think they do that just for IBS. There would have to be a clear dysfunction of the colon to precipitate this kind of drastic action. I would think that there must be some other underlying problem with the colon for most surgeons to do this operation.You could do a search here for "Bowel Resection" and see if you can find more info.BQ
Shortening of the colon???
Hi, there,Has anybody got experience or knowledge or an opinion, about operative shortening of the colon?? This measure was suggested to a woman with 20 years of bad IBS-C (the two-weeks-no-movement type). This is a question put to our small German board, and nobody had a clue. Any information would be much appreciated!ThanksSusaloh
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BQ,Thanks for that, the right 'word' I mean!Susaloh
I would wonder why they intend to just shorten the colon. How, for example, do they choose which portion to remove? Generally, the whole colon is removed to treat refractory constipation.
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