Stricture dilatation refers to a surgical operation that addresses the constriction of the oesophagus, urethra, or bile ducts. Strictures are known to cause intense discomfort and a great number of health complications, such as difficulty in swallowing, urinary problems, and obstruction of bile flow. At Tricity Clinic, our patients can benefit from modern treatments for stricture dilatation to mitigate these crippling symptoms and enhance life.
What is Stricture Dilatation?
Stricture dilation refers to the use of special instruments to stretch and open up narrowed areas. It is often done with endoscopic guidance so that our expert doctors can treat the stricture precisely without any invasive surgery. The severity and the site of the stricture may determine the use of balloon dilatation or bougie dilatation.
Conditions Treated
Stricture dilatation can be used to treat a variety of conditions, which include
Esophageal Strictures: Narrowing of the oesophagus, which is often due to acid reflux, surgery, or radiation therapy.
Urethral Strictures: Narrowing of the urethra, most often due to injury, infection, or chronic inflammation of the region
Biliary Strictures: Narrowing of the bile ducts, which can be due to gallbladder surgery or diseases such as primary sclerosing cholangitis.
Intestinal Strictures: Narrowing of the intestines, which can be due to Crohn’s disease, surgical scars, or other inflammatory diseases.
Procedure Details
Consultation and Diagnosis
Comprehensive evaluation by our experienced medical team.
Diagnostic tests such as endoscopy, imaging studies, and possibly a biopsy are used to determine the cause and extent of the stricture.
Preparation
Patients may need to fast before the procedure.
Specific instructions will be provided based on the type of structure and the planned treatment approach.
Procedure
Performed under sedation or anaesthesia to ensure patient comfort.
An endoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a light and a camera) is inserted to visualise the stricture.
Depending on the type of stricture, either a balloon dilator or a series of progressively larger dilators (bougies) is used to widen the narrowed area.
Post-Procedure Care
Monitoring in a recovery area until the effects of sedation wear off.
Instructions on diet, activity, and medications to aid recovery and prevent recurrence.
Follow-up appointments to assess the effectiveness of the treatment and monitor for any potential complications.
Benefits of Stricture Dilatation at Tricity Clinic
Less Invasive: Eliminates the need for open surgery, resulting in quicker healing and reduced pain after the operation.
Focused Care: Achieving desired treatment goals using advanced endoscopic techniques in effective and accurate treatment.
Proficient Specialists: Our adept urologists and gastroenterologists are well-versed in stricture dilatation procedures.
Integrated Care: We ensure a smooth flow of services and special attention to the patient, from initial diagnosis to treatment and subsequent appointments.
