GI Now for Group Practice-ENDOSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF REFRACTORY POST ANASTOMOTIC STRICTURES OF THE NEO-ESOPHAGUS

ENDOSCOPIC MANAGEMENT OF REFRACTORY POST ANASTOMOTIC STRICTURES OF THE NEO-ESOPHAGUS

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Video Summary

The video discusses the endoscopic management of refractory post-anastomotic strictures of the neoesophagus. It begins by explaining that esophageal replacement with colonic interposition is a treatment option for esophageal cancer cases where other methods have failed. However, anastomotic strictures are a common complication of this procedure and often require surgical intervention. The video presents a case study of a patient who had refractory anastomotic strictures after undergoing esophagectomy with colonic interposition. Endoscopic interventions, including incisional therapy and placement of lumen-opposing metal stents, were used to successfully treat the strictures. The patient experienced significant improvement in symptoms and will undergo a follow-up procedure in six weeks. The video emphasizes the need for long-term data to evaluate the efficacy of these treatment methods.

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Honorable Mention

Keywords

endoscopic management

refractory post-anastomotic strictures

neoesophagus

colonic interposition

esophagectomy