Anastomosis Remodeling in Illinois

Your stenosis could be treated through endoscopy using a special GI balloon. After passing the endoscope through the area of your stenosis, we will inflate the balloon and stretch the opening back to its normal size. Sometimes, however, surgical intervention is needed.

A superficial erosion will be present if there is a marginal ulcer at the anastomosis. If this occurs, you may experience pain when food enters your stomach. Marginal ulcers may be treated at GI Alliance of Illinois with antacids or sucralfate liquid, which is used to form a protective layer around your ulcer. In other more severe cases, the ulcer could bleed and perforate, which will likely require emergency surgery.

An anastomotic leak, on the other hand, is a pretty severe complication that has a high morbidity rate and could require a longer hospital stay. This occurs when anastomosis breaks down and is typically detected within about five days of bariatric surgery. Typically, the main treatment for this is suturing this irregularity. However, if the leak is discovered more than five days after surgery, we will likely perform operative drainage with gastrostomy tube placement. If you've had bariatric surgery and have or suspect you may have anastomosis, contact your nearest Chicago, IL, Peoria, IL, or Bloomington, IL, GI Alliance of Illinois location to request a consultation and see if anastomosis remodeling is needed.