Have had for 3 years due to debulking surgery done by Dr. Lippie and Dr. Coats in Fort Wayne IN. for primary peritoneal cancer. As of 8/12/14 CA 125 18.4 and no signs of cancer. Health is good now. Age 56 wt. 155
August 31, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck with colostomy Thank you for your question. A tummy tuck with a colostomy is at higher risk for wound healing problems and/or infection. It can be done however as long as there is limited undermining and the amount of skin excision is not too aggressive. This is more consistent with a mini-tummy tuck. Good luck!
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August 31, 2014
Answer: Tummy tuck with colostomy Thank you for your question. A tummy tuck with a colostomy is at higher risk for wound healing problems and/or infection. It can be done however as long as there is limited undermining and the amount of skin excision is not too aggressive. This is more consistent with a mini-tummy tuck. Good luck!
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August 31, 2014
Answer: TT and colostomy Dear Patient,congratulation on the good news !yes, a tummy tuck can be done, even with a permanent colostomy.did you have Radiation Therapy too ? if so, you may have to wait a full year until the tissues soften.and you still would need full clearance from your oncologist, and treating physician.good luck,Florence Mussat, M.D.
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August 31, 2014
Answer: TT and colostomy Dear Patient,congratulation on the good news !yes, a tummy tuck can be done, even with a permanent colostomy.did you have Radiation Therapy too ? if so, you may have to wait a full year until the tissues soften.and you still would need full clearance from your oncologist, and treating physician.good luck,Florence Mussat, M.D.
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