J Korean Radiol Soc.  1994 Aug;31(2):251-254.

Balloon Dilatation and Bougienage of Post-operative Anastomotic Site Stricture of Upper G-I Tract

• Kim KS
• Do YS
• Lee BH
• Kim KH
• Chin SY

Abstract

PURPOSE
We evaluated the effectiveness of balloon dilatation and bougienage of post operative anastomotic stricture of upper G-I tract.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
We performed 22 balloon dilatation and 24 Bougienage in 40 patients of post operative anastomotic stricture. The causes of operation were esophageal cancer(n=20), stomach cancer(n=16), laryngeal cancer(n=2), chemical(n=2) strictures.
RESULTS
Successful dilatations of the anastomotic site stricture were achieved during the procedure in 38 patients(95%). There was one case of esophageal perforation as a complication.
CONCLUSION
Esophageal balloon dilatation and Bougienage are safe and effective method for post operative anastomotic site stricture of upper G-I tract.

MeSH Terms

Constriction, Pathologic*
Dilatation*
Esophageal Perforation
Humans
Stomach