Stents in the management of benign colorectal strictures

Benign colorectal strictures (BCRS) represent a challenging clinical scenario and are difficult to manage. They mostly originate from post-operative anastomotic strictures, diverticular disease or Crohn’s disease. Surgery has traditionally been the mainstay of treatment, but is associated with high complication rates and morbidity. Non-surgical strategies of managing BCRS include endoscopic dilation, incision with electrocautery, microwave coagulation therapy, laser therapy and local steroid injection.

Source: Techniques in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - July 3, 2014 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Manol Jovani, Chiara Genco, Ivana Bravatà, Alessandro Repici Source Type: research