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Developed Colitis, Transverse Colon. Could It Be Related Air Forced Into The Abdominal Cavity?
I developed colitis in my ascending and transverse colon 5 days post op a davinci robotic hysterectomy. Could it be related air forced into the abdominal cavity? Should I have had a colon prep prior to my hysterectomy to reduce the amount of time stool would be sitting in the colon as paristalsis would be delayed with surgery and narcotics?
Fri, 18 Oct 2013
Hello dear,
The colitis can be attributed to an infective cause.
Management will involve intake of anti biotics based on stool examination & culture sensitivity reports.
Symptomatic relief of pain can be obtained with intake of Dicyclomine preparations.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of the abdomen & pelvis will be helpful.
Take care.
The colitis can be attributed to an infective cause.
Management will involve intake of anti biotics based on stool examination & culture sensitivity reports.
Symptomatic relief of pain can be obtained with intake of Dicyclomine preparations.
Investigation like Ultrasound scan of the abdomen & pelvis will be helpful.
Take care.
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