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Therapeutic colonoscopy
Colonic stricture (anastomotic or Crohn’s stricture)
Balloon dilatation of these strictures is an option. It can avoid or postpone surgery.
Remember:
Size of balloon
If the stenosis is > 5mm in diameter- use 18-20 mm balloon
If the stenosis is < 5mm in diameter- use 15 mm balloon
Pinhole stenosis- 12 mm balloon
Colorectal stent
Indications
Types of Stent
Complications
The major complications are stent migration (11 percent), perforation (4.5 percent), and reobstruction (12 percent).
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