Fig. 3.

The Michelassi strictureplasty is constructed by creating a longitudinal enterotomy and dividing the strictured segment in its midpoint before sliding the two segments into an isoperistaltic configuration (A). The back wall of the enterotomy is closed in two layers using running sutures reinforced with interrupted sutures (B). The front wall is closed in the same manner or with interrupted sutures placed in one or two layers (C). Copyright retained by CCF.