Successful Endoscopic Dilation Treatment of Small Intestinal Stricture Occurring during Chemotherapy for Malignant Lymphoma

Successful Endoscopic Dilation Treatment of Small Intestinal Stricture Occurring during Chemotherapy for Malignant Lymphoma

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We report a stricture occurring during chemotherapy for malignant lymphoma that was successfully treated by endoscopic balloon dilation.The patient was diagnosed with stage IV malignant Webbing Neck Collar lymphoma by esophagogastroduodenoscopy and computed tomography scans.She complained of nausea and vomiting after undergoing the second cycle of chemotherapy.A small intestinal series through an ileus tube showed severe stricture of the ileum.Endoscopic balloon dilation was successfully performed with single-balloon endoscopy.

After the procedure, her symptoms subsided and did not recur tanks even 8 months after endoscopic dilation therapy.