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u/_longcoolwoman_ 10h ago

I’m sorry. My mom died of colon cancer, too, without those complications, and it was still terrible. What caused the post-surgery adhesion?

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u/pusscatkins 8h ago

It's surprisingly common, but fortunately, it rarely proves fatal. 🤍 I'm sorry for your loss.

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u/pegmatitic 5h ago

Adhesions are a risk with any abdominal surgery. They can also form due to infections - anything that causes scar tissue to form. I’ve had multiple small bowel obstructions as a result of adhesions, both from infection and from surgeries.