Chronic Loose Stools Following Right-sided Hemicolectomy for Colon Cancer and the Association With Bile Acid Malabsorption and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Using a Novel Sampling Device

Chronic Loose Stools Following Right-sided Hemicolectomy for Colon Cancer and the Association With Bile Acid Malabsorption and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Using a Novel Sampling Device

The goal of this clinical research study is to learn about gastrointestinal symptoms in participants who have undergone SC or RC and their impact on the quality of life of these participants.

To estimate the microbiota and bile acid profiles at multiple levels of the small intestine and proximal neo-colon in patients after RC and participants after SC.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Both men and women of all races and ethnic groups are eligible for this trial who meet the above criteria.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Children will not be enrolled in this study.
• Pregnant women will not be enrolled in this study.
• Cognitively impaired subjects will not be enrolled in this study.