Reply to "If minor leakage now at 48, what will 65 look like ??"

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Patrizia-

You are referring to a balloon dilation. It’s a very common procedure and if the stricture is in the area of the J Pouch inlet (which is also common), it’s something a gastroenterologist can do during a routine scope. I am narrowed at the J Pouch inlet but my GI said as long as he can get a scope through it doesn’t need to be dilated. The balloon dilation can cause stretching and tearing and should be done by someone experienced with the procedure.

If your stricture is causing incomplete evacuation or leakages, then it’s probably lower in the pipeline, and if it’s in the area of the anal sphincter it is in fact a procedure that should only be done by a colorectal surgeon. There are risks with that procedure which include a severe weakening of the anal sphincter and long term reduced continence. Any surgery that touches the anal sphincter is going to weaken it and, as a result, weaken your continence.

6/15/199:06 AM

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