Abstract:Abstract: Objective To compare the value of three supporting methods in anastomotic stricture after choledochojejunostomy. Methods The clinical data of 18 cases of anastomotic strictures after choledochojejunostomy from December 2008 to December 2014 were retrospectively analyzed. After the anastomotic strictures were resolved by endoscopic high frequency electrotomy and/or balloon dilatation, plastic stents (group A), full-covered self-expanding removable metal stent (FCSERMS) (group B) or persistent balloon dilatation catheter (group C) were used to support the anastomotic stomas if all of the residual stones were removed. Results There were 8 cases in group A with the average plastic stents number of (2.75 ± 0.89) (2~4), stenting time of (5.63 ± 3.82) min (4.0 ~ 15.0 min), extraction time of (1.19 ± 0.80) min (0.5 ~ 3.0 min) and supporting time of (6.75 ± 1.04) months (6 ~ 9 months). A large number of biliary sludge and fiber were attached to the mucosa of anastomotic stomas and the wall of stents, which had been blocked. Anastomotic stomas seemed to be narrow relatively with mucosal edema and bleeding, bile duct mucosa was mild edema with the attachment of biliary sludge and fiber, and oppressive mucosa hyperplasia could be seen in extrahepatic bile duct caused by stents when the stents removed. There were 6 cases in group B with the stenting time of (0.67 ± 0.26) min, supporting time of (5.17 ± 0.75) months (4 ~ 6 months), average extraction time of (4.50 ± 2.72) min (3.0 ~ 10.0 min). There was a little biliary sludge and fiber attached to the mucosa of anastomotic stomas and the wall of stents with bile flowing smoothly. Anastomotic stomas were a little mucosal edema and bleeding, but bile duct mucosa was normal without anastomotic stricture. There were 4 cases in group C with the stenting time of (0.63 ± 0.25) min and extraction time of (0.63 ± 0.25) min and supporting time of (5.50 ± 0.58) months (5 ~ 6 months). Anastomotic stomas and bile duct mucosa was normal without anastomotic stricture. Followed up for 3 months ~6 years, there were 4 case of anastomotic stricture recurrence in group A, 2 in group B and no one in group C. Conclusions Persistent balloon dilatation catheter supporting for anastomotic stricture after choledochojejunostomy has the advantages of simpler operation, less damage, better prognosis than plastic stents and FCSERMS, which is worth the clinical promotion.