Dr. Ginsberg Stent Report - Successful

The endoscope was passed with ease through the anus under direct visualization and advanced to the transverse colon. Tumor was visualized at the 15 cm obstructing completely the lumen. Fluoroscopy confirmed short 1-2 cm stricture at the tumor site with the colonic dilation above. The Savary guidewire was passed through the small orifice under the fluoroscopic guidance. The initial attempt to place under floroscopic guidance Ultraflex Precision stent was not successful due to distal migation of the stent. The stent was removed with forceps. The guidewire was passed through the small orifice under fluroscopic guidance. The adequate position was confirmed with fluoroscopy. The 20x60mm Wallstent was successfully deployed. recommend low residual diet, no uncooked fruits and vegetables, encourage nutritional supplements, continue miralax at the dose of 17 grams.

The doctor told me it was a beautiful sight when everything came gushing out. (I guess you have to be into that kind of thing) Anyway, praise God....the blockage is opened and Deb will now just have pain from the cancer....and not from having to poop. She is pooped - however - I think she is just emotionally exhausted about worrying - what would happen if this didn't work. Of course that would have meant surgery; so we are so thankful that the second time was a charm. Thanks for your prayers, will