Transanal stricturoplasty: a minimally-invasive approach to a challenging problem.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-2019
Publication Title
J Surg Case Rep
Abstract
Despite the advances in the surgical techniques and technology in colorectal surgery, the development of rectal anastomotic stricture is a common problem. In some case series, the incidence is estimated to be as high as 30%. Some of the known risk factors for developing a stricture include anastomotic leak and ischemia. Treatment options range from frequent dilations using digital rectal examinations and dilators if the stricture is low or endoscopic balloon dilations for higher strictures. Unfortunately, multiple sessions are typically required to achieve adequate results. We present a case report of a benign anastomotic stricture and describe a novel approach, transanal stricturoplasty, for this challenging problem.
Volume
2019
Issue
3
First Page
087
Last Page
087
Recommended Citation
Kawak S, Turaihi H, Bjordahl P. Transanal stricturoplasty: a minimally-invasive approach to a challenging problem. J Surg Case Rep. 2019 Mar 29;2019(3):rjz087. doi: 10.1093/jscr/rjz087. PMID: 30949337; PMCID: PMC6439508.
DOI
10.1093/jscr/rjz087
ISSN
2042-8812
PubMed ID
30949337