Colonic lipomas are benign tumors composed of adipose (fat) tissue that can occur in the gastrointestinal tract, particularly in the colon. While often asymptomatic, these tumors can lead to ...

But in some cases, a rectal tumor is too close to the muscle to save it. In that case, you’ll need a colostomy. It’s rare to need a colostomy after colon cancer surgery. But about 1 in 8 ...