Surgical Resection of Anastomotic Stenosis after Rectal Cancer Surgery Using a Circular Stapler and Colostomy with Double Orifice

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(a) Colonoscopy showed severe anastomotic stenosis 4 months after surgery. (b) When the balloon was expanded by injecting a contrast agent, localized stenosis was shown (yellow arrow). (c) Mucosal injury occurred during the fourth endoscopic balloon dilation therapy. The passage of colonoscope has become possible.

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