Question 448

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A 54-year-old woman presents 6 months after a sigmoid partial colectomy performed for diverticular disease. She describes increasing symptoms of abdominal pain, constipation, and cramping. Endoscopy shows narrowing at the level of the colorectal anastomosis (see figures below).

The most appropriate next step in management is

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