J Korean Radiol Soc.  1993 Aug;29(4):742-746.

Balloon dilatation for the treatment of stricture of gastrojejunostomy

• Choi YH
• Song HY
• Han YM
• Chon SB
• Chung GH
• Kim CS
• Choi KC

Abstract

Enteroenteric anastomotic strictures of UGI tract are common and require treatment if significant obstruction occurs. We performed fluoroscopic guided balloon dilatation in 6 patients who had symptomatic stricture of gastrojejunostomy. The stricture was successfully resolved in 4 patients with benign stricture. But 2 patients with malignant stricture had recurrence of obstructive symptom 2 weeks later, and they required a stent. Asymptomatic balloon rupture was seen in one patient, but other procedural complications did not occur. We found that fluoroscopic guided balloon dilatation is an effective and safe method in the treatment of anastomotic stricture of gastrojejunostomy. We also found transient effect in malignant gastrojejunal anastomotic strictures, which required an interventional procedure, such as placement of a stent.

MeSH Terms

Constriction, Pathologic*
Dilatation*
Gastric Bypass*
Humans
Methods
Recurrence
Rupture
Stents