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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Benign colonic strictures are uncommon but can cause significant morbidity.
  • Etiologies include inflammatory bowel disease, ischemia, and infections.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the causes, clinical presentation, diagnostic challenges, and management outcomes of benign colonic strictures.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of twenty cases of benign colonic strictures.
  • Review of clinical data, histopathology reports, and treatment outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Tuberculosis was the most common cause (65%), followed by ulcerative colitis (15%).
  • Subacute intestinal obstruction (55%) and diarrhea (35%) were the main presentations.
  • Histopathological diagnosis was achieved in only 45% of cases.
  • Most patients responded to medical therapy; 35% required surgery.

Conclusions:

  • Tuberculosis is a significant cause of benign colonic strictures, particularly in endemic areas.
  • Accurate diagnosis can be challenging, necessitating a high index of suspicion.
  • Management should be tailored to the underlying cause, with surgery reserved for refractory cases.