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 postoperative 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. Nonsurgical strategies for 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