Fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation for benign anastomotic stricture in the upper gastrointestinal tract

Korean J Radiol. 2008 Jul-Aug;9(4):364-70. doi: 10.3348/kjr.2008.9.4.364.

Abstract

A benign anastomotic stricture is a common complication of upper gastrointestinal (UGI) surgery and is difficult to manage conservatively. Fluoroscopically guided balloon dilation has a number of advantages and is a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of various benign anastomotic strictures in the UGI tract.

MeSH terms

  • Anastomosis, Surgical*
  • Catheterization / adverse effects
  • Catheterization / methods*
  • Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
  • Constriction, Pathologic / therapy
  • Esophagus / surgery*
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Stomach / surgery*