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Defining small bowel strictures

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Abstract

Background

Strictures of the intestine can be difficult to detect despite current radiological techniques.

Aim

To review our experience with a new Foley catheter technique.

Method

Three cases are reviewed in which a Foley catheter was used to identify a fibrous stricture.

Results

A Foley catheter with an inflated 10ml balloon inserted through an enterotomy successfully identified the site of stricture in three cases of fibrous stricture obstruction.

Conclusion

A Foley catheter inserted through an enterotomy is a useful method of identifying fibrous strictures.

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  1. Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland

    R. R. Singh, A. E. Brannigan, M. J. O’Sullivan & B. Lane

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Correspondence to A. E. Brannigan.

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Singh, R.R., Brannigan, A.E., O’Sullivan, M.J. et al. Defining small bowel strictures. Ir J Med Sci 171, 79–80 (2002). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03168957

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