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colonectomy in a paraplegic

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colonectomy in a paraplegic

by daniel__0__0, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM

Posted By daniel on December 14, 1998 at 18:15:50:

I am a paraplegic T7 and i have had ulcerative for 4 years.
Taking prednisone and asacol. Because of persistent incontinence problems
i am now considering having a colonostomy.
I would like to know if being a paraplegic and taking corticoseroid will put me
at greater risk. assuming no complication how can i expect the minimum recovery
time after surgery will be /
anyone out there who is a paraplegic and suffer from UC or had to have
a colonectomy ? thanks

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