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PATIENT PRESENTATION MARKER 

Report of redundant colon 

What this marker measures

Whether the patient reported a previous finding of extra loops of colon (redundant colon) and/or drooping colon (colonic ptosis).

Health categories/Interpretations informed by this marker

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Gut function
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● Slower colonic transit: patients with extra loops of colon (redundant colon) or drooping colon (colonic ptosis) may have slower colonic transit.1,2 ‍
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Interpreting the result

PRESENT
Questionnaire responses indicate a previous scan showing redundant colon or ptosis of the colon. 
NOT PRESENT
Questionnaire responses do not indicate a previous scan showing redundant colon or ptosis of the colon. 

Tips for patients discussion

"Your questionnaire responses show that a scan has found your bowel has some extra loops or sits a little lower than usual. This is quite common, and it can mean things move through more slowly, which may help explain some of your symptoms." 

Source references for all clinical associations, interpretation definitions, and patient management insights on this card.

1. Dilmaghani, S. et al. Colon volume by computed tomography and scintigraphic colonic transit in constipated patients with or without redundant colon. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 22, 2327–2329.e2 (2024). 
2. Sun et al. Degree of transverse colon ptosis: an alternative surrogate for evaluation of slow transit constipation. Quant Imaging Med Surg (2023). doi:10.21037/qims-23-28

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