Expansion of Bile Duct Stenosis and Stent Application

  • Strictures may occur in our digestive tract for various reasons:
  • Past infectious diseases
  • Recurrent bile duct stones
  • Biliary parasites
  • Past surgeries
  • Radiation therapy can cause stenosis.

What Methods Are Strictures Treated?

  • Strictures in the digestive tract:
  • Endoscopic balloon dilatation
  • Stent insertion (plastic or metallic)
  • It can be treated with surgical methods. These strictures can also occur in the esophagus, stomach entrance and exit parts or intestines.