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Bowel Resection
Risks
All surgeries have some risks of infection, severe bleeding, or Reference complications from general anesthesia.
Possible problems after a bowel resection include:
- Scar tissue (Reference adhesions Opens New Window).
- A leak between the joined sections of the colon.
- Injury to the bladder, ureters, or blood vessels.
| By: | Reference Healthwise Staff | Last Revised: October 25, 2012 |
| Medical Review: | Reference Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine
Reference Jerome B. Simon, MD, FRCPC, FACP - Gastroenterology |
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