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case_images: Colonoscopy showing anastomotic metal nails with no evidence of anastomotic stenosis.
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case_images: Colonoscopy and abdominal CT scan did not reveal anastomotic stenosis (with a diameter exceeding 1.5 cm), as evidenced by the smooth passage of a colonoscope at the anastomosis site ( Figure 1 ).
case_images: Rectal iodine contrast examination revealed no rectal anastomotic stricture. (A) Supine position. (B) Left lateral position. The arrow indicates the location of the anastomosis, which is wider than 1.2 cm.
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case_images: Meanwhile, rectal radiography also showed no evidence of anastomotic stricture ( Figure 2 ).
case_images: (A) Anal dilation using 22-mm-diameter Hegar's dilator. (B) Hegar's dilator.
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case_images: Hegar's dilatation was initiated at 1.5 cm and gradually increased to 2.2 cm ( Figure 3 ) until the patient felt discomfort.