Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Why Would Both The Colostomy Bag And The Ileostomy Bag Have Produced Waste After A Diverticulitis Surgery?
recently had surgery for diverticulitis had issues had another surgery and now i have a colostomy bag and a ileostomy bag however im producing waste in both bags i was told that the ileostomy would not produce waste think someone may have messed up the surgery
Fri, 3 Nov 2023
Hi,
It is possible that you had a Hartmann's procedure with end colostomy. A later operation with end ileostomy formation would mean that the fecal matter goes in the ileostomy bag, but there may be residual fecal matter in your colon that empties through your colostomy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
It is possible that you had a Hartmann's procedure with end colostomy. A later operation with end ileostomy formation would mean that the fecal matter goes in the ileostomy bag, but there may be residual fecal matter in your colon that empties through your colostomy.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Anders Mark Christensen, General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....