Balloon dilation of anastomotic stenosis in upper gastrointestinal tract and analysis of its causes
- VernacularTitle:上消化道吻合口狭窄原因及内镜球囊扩张疗效分析
- Author:
Hongbo ZHANG
;
Feng BI
;
Ying HAN
;
Al ET
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anastomotic stenosis;
Balloon dilation;
Endoscopy
- From:
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
2001;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To evaluate the efficacy of anastomotic stenosis in upper gastrointestinal tract treated by balloon dilation under endoscopies and to analyze the causes of stenosis.Methods Balloon dilation under endoscopies was performed in 194 patients with anastomotic stenosis who had undergone esophagectomy or gastrectomy due to their malignancies. All patients were followed up for their symptoms, life quality and surviving times, and were regularly examined by endoscopies and esophageal barium radiography.Results The dysphagia in short term was completely released in 96 4% (187 of 194 patients). The average diameter of stoma was extended significantly from 0 44 cm to 2 36 cm after the therapy ( P
