Novel Use of EndoFLIP to Characterize Kock Pouch Stricture Before and After Endoscopic Intervention
PMID: 39568981
Source: ACG Case Rep J
Publication date:
2024-11-21
Year:
2024
Abstract
Stricture formation is a common complication after restorative proctocolectomy and Kock pouch surgery. Endoluminal functional lumen imaging probe (EndoFLIP) is a balloon catheter device that uses impedance planimetry to provide luminal pressure and dimension measurements. This case describes the first use of EndoFLIP to quantify the distensibility and diameter of a Kock pouch stricture before and after endoscopic balloon dilation and needle knife stricturotomy. EndoFLIP may be useful to more accurately define and quantify the technical success of endoscopic treatment of pouch strictures.