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The Patient Was Admitted for a Takedown of Colostomy

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The patient was admitted for a takedown of colostomy.The patient underwent a colostomy 3 months ago after colon resection was performed for perforated diverticulitis.The patient was taken to the OR for open colostomy reversal with end-to-end anastomosis.The patient still has a few diverticula of the large intestine and should follow a diverticulosis diet.Final Diagnosis: Diverticulosis.Procedure: Colostomy takedown.


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