Hi! I had a colostomy in February of this year due to a fistula in my colon from radiation I received several years ago due to cervical cancer. In order to have the possibility of a reversal I must first undergo a surgery where the gracilis muscle is pulled from the knee up to the fistula to cover it and see if it will heal. My fistula will never heal on its own due to location and size. Has anyone had this surgery and if so, can you share your experience with me? My surgeon says success rate is only 20 to 30%, which doesn’t sound too good. Also, my colon is in such bad shape I just don’t know if further surgery is even feasible. Meeting with my surgeon again on 11-4-24.
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