Anyone had experience of dilation due to stricture? I've had an ileostomy since Sept 2014 and following a scan to check the join in my bowel was ok was told that the diameter of the join was 1cm and so have been referred for a dilation. My understanding is that I will have this done and then be referred back for another scan - and this will determine whether a reversal can then be considered. If the join is not widened the consultant is concerned that I will experience blockages and pain following a reversal and so need to try and resolve this first. I've read that the need for more than one dilation is quite common but would be grateful for people's experience - ie is it painful afterwards, what success (or not) have experienced etc? Any info would be really helpful.
I had a dilation done prior to my ileostomy reversal. It is not a problem. It is not painful and was done during a colonoscopy. They simple use a balloon that they inflate at the stricture point. Voila, no more stricture. I had the reversal 4 months after that procedure. Everything is perfect now. Good luck.
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Had an ileostomy since 2011 & this is the first time, I've developed a stricture. I've had to go in twice for dilation..(since beginning of year)It's just like a regular scope, in which they drug you but insert a ballon-type thing to dilate. I also had to purchase a dilation kit & now have to insert every night to keep the area open. It's where my small intestine was connected to the rectum. If it doesn't stay open, there's a good chance of infection & it will create other problems, my doctor said.
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Sunnyside - please describe the condition of your colon. Where is the stricture? In the large bowel, the balloon process usually works well unless the joint was done poorly. Good luck.
I had three dilations in the hospital and they did help for a short time, but within about two months I was back to liquids only. Currently booking a new dilation and stoma colonoscopy to try to help with the possibility of a future stent. Hoping the procedures work 🙏❤️🇨🇦. Really hope you are doing well!
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