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DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-870221
Endoscopically Controlled Strictureplasty for Stenotic Colorectal Anastomosis
Publication History
Submitted 11 November 2004
Accepted after Revision 17 January 2005
Publication Date:
22 August 2005 (online)
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Various different techniques have been described for the treatment of benign colorectal anastomotic strictures. Some strictures are resistant to standard dilation therapy. A quick and effective technique is described here for the treatment of colorectal strictures. It consists of cutting the stricture using a flexible stapler system. This is performed under endoscopic guidance and control using a colonoscope inserted alongside the stapler. The patient treated as described here experienced good functional and anatomical results.
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K. Reinshagen, M. D.
Chirurgische Klinik · Klinikum Mannheim
Theodeor-Kutzer-Ufer 1 - 3 · 68167 Mannheim · Germany
Email: Konrad.Reinshagen@chir.ma.uni-heidelberg.de