title: Endoscopic management of refractory benign colorectal strictures.
abstract: In colonoscopic study, benign colorectal strictures with or without symptomatic pain are not rarely encountered. Benign colorectal stricture can be caused by a number of problems, such as anastomotic stricture after surgery, inflammatory bowel disease, postendoscopic submucosal dissection, diverticular disease, ischemic colitis, and so on. There are various modalities for the management of benign colorectal stricture. Endoscopic balloon dilatation is generally considered as the primary treatment for benign colorectal stricture. In refractory benign colorectal strictures, several treatment sessions of balloon dilatation are needed for successful dilatation. The self-expandable metal stent and many combined techniques are performed at present. However, there is no specific algorithmic modality for refractory benign colorectal strictures.
authors.affiliation: Department of Internal Medicine, Kyungpook National University Hospital, Kyungpook National University School of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
authors.forename: Yong Hwan
authors.initials: YH
authors.lastname: Kwon
authors.forename: Seong Woo
authors.initials: SW
authors.lastname: Jeon
authors.forename: Yong Kook
authors.initials: YK
authors.lastname: Lee
keywords: Colorectal surgery; Dilatation; Endoscopy, gastrointestinal