Strictureplasty
Strictureplasty
Strictureplasty (pronunciation: stric-ture-plas-ty) is a surgical procedure used to treat bowel obstructions caused by Crohn's disease. The term originates from the Latin words "strictura" meaning "a narrowing" and "plasty" meaning "molding or formation".
Definition
Strictureplasty is a type of bowel surgery that widens a narrowed segment of the intestine without removing any part of it. This procedure is often used in patients with Crohn's disease, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can cause the intestine to narrow and obstruct.
Procedure
During a strictureplasty, the surgeon makes a lengthwise cut along the narrowed area of the intestine. The cut is then stitched closed in a way that widens the intestine and allows food to pass through more easily. This procedure can be performed on any part of the intestine, but it is most commonly done on the small intestine.
Related Terms
- Crohn's disease: A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that can cause the intestine to narrow and obstruct.
- Bowel obstruction: A blockage that prevents food or liquid from passing through the small or large intestine.
- Intestine: The part of the digestive tract that extends from the stomach to the anus.
- Bowel surgery: Surgery performed on the intestine to treat various conditions, including obstructions, cancer, and inflammatory bowel disease.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Strictureplasty
- Wikipedia's article - Strictureplasty
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