Foley® catheter-assisted endoscopic treatment of severe anastomotic stenosis following anterior resection of the rectum

Chung Rong Changchien*, Reiping Tang, Jeng Yi Wang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Rectal stenosis following low anterior resection is common. Several methods of treatment have been described. We introduce a simple method for the treatment of anastomotic stenosis using a conventional proctoscope and an electric knife with a Foley catheter as an anvil. Under direct vision, this technique can afford accurate and sage incision of stenosis.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)512-513
Number of pages2
JournalDiseases of the Colon and Rectum
Volume41
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 04 1998
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Anastomotic stenosis
  • Anterior resection
  • Surgical technique

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