In my case all signs point to Crohn's/inflammation, rather than scar tissue as the reason for the stricture. My last surgery was in 2000 (J Pouch revision) and the issues we are seeing now, namely inflammation at the inlet and above the pouch, did not surface until a pouchoscopy in 2008. I had a CT Enterography done in October 2008 which did not show the narrowing I have now, although I am going to get a CD burned of that study, at Dr. O's request, so that he can review it.
Is the balloon dilation done under general anesthesia or the same sedation that they give for a pouchoscopy? If my stricture is related to inflammation, as I suspect, will the balloon dilation be more likely to provide relief? kjeane, what problems does Milsom think that the balloon dilation causes?
kjeane, very sorry to hear of your situation. It's very frustrating not being able to have a productive, efficient bowel movement.
