Hubby just got back from the new GI. I think this GI is the one. This is the second tine he's been to the doc. Anyway, the doc looked thru old CT scans from past GIs and seen scar tissue in there. He wasnt sure where so he has a colonoscopy schedueled for next Friday to see the exact location, severity, ect. This is exciting for us because finally we have a doc that is going to do something. My husband asked why didnt the old docs see the scarring (the particular CT was done in 08) and the GI said cause normally its hard to see scar tissue in strictures on CT when they are in certain places. He said the same about strictures & obstructions.
So now Im confused. The hospital ER that did the CT that showed the scarring said the CT would show it and that it was clear except for some inflammation. I dont understand this. There is no telling how long he has went with this scar tissue. Is it true what the GI said? I though barium CTs showed everything.
Oh & the doc said its either.going to be treated by stretching (my guess ballon.dialation) or resection. Ive read about the resection surgery. But is the balloon dialation sounds a lot like what my dad had done to his heart valve. It was painful. Is this going to be painful or effective in the long term? Thanks!
So now Im confused. The hospital ER that did the CT that showed the scarring said the CT would show it and that it was clear except for some inflammation. I dont understand this. There is no telling how long he has went with this scar tissue. Is it true what the GI said? I though barium CTs showed everything.
Oh & the doc said its either.going to be treated by stretching (my guess ballon.dialation) or resection. Ive read about the resection surgery. But is the balloon dialation sounds a lot like what my dad had done to his heart valve. It was painful. Is this going to be painful or effective in the long term? Thanks!