Will I need a bag after colorectal cancer surgery - colostomy or ileostomy

One of the questions that often comes up when we talk about colon and rectal cancer surgery is “will I need a bag?”
Often times, this depends on exactly where you cancer is and the type of surgery we need to perform.
The can either be something called a colostomy or an ileostomy. Your colorectal surgeon will explain to you in detail why you may need that.

Reason you may need a colostomy or ileostomy:
- If you’ve already received chemotherapy or radiation before your surgery, you may need to give more time for things to heal
- There may be specific things, such as it creating a blockage or other specifics that would require for you to need an ostomy.

Dr. Joshua Taylor, MD, FACS is a general surgeon with The Surgical Clinic at TSC Rutherford in Smyrna, TN.

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