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Rectal strictures: treatment with fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation.

E E de Lange1, H A Shaffer

  • 1Department of Radiology, University of Virginia Health Sciences Center, Charlottesville 22908.

Radiology
|February 11, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation effectively treats rectal strictures, often requiring a single procedure. This safe and minimally invasive technique shows promising results for post-surgical rectal narrowing.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Procedures
  • Medical Devices

Background:

  • Rectal strictures commonly arise after surgical interventions like ileoanal or rectosigmoid anastomosis.
  • These strictures can cause significant patient discomfort and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety and efficacy of fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation for treating rectal strictures.
  • To assess the need for single versus multiple dilation procedures.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-five fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation procedures were performed on nine patients with post-surgical rectal strictures.
  • Techniques included single balloon dilation (15-30 mm) and simultaneous "kissing balloons" (15-20 mm).

Main Results:

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  • Successful maximal stricture dilation was achieved in 20 procedures.
  • Five patients required only one dilation, with no recurrence during a mean follow-up of 29.5 months.
  • Four patients needed multiple dilations (3-9 procedures), with no recurrence during a mean follow-up of 8.1 months post-last dilation.
  • No complications such as leaks, infection, or hemorrhage were reported.

Conclusions:

  • Fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation is a safe and effective treatment for rectal strictures.
  • The procedure offers a minimally invasive option with a low complication rate.