Strictures in Crohn’s Disease: From Pathophysiology to Treatment
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DOI: 10.1007/s10620-020-06227-0
Abstract: Despite recent advances aimed to treat transmural inflammation in Crohn’s disease (CD) patients, the progression to a structuring behavior still represents an issue for clinicians. As inflammation becomes chronic and severe, the attempt to repair… read more here.
Keywords: strictures crohn; pathophysiology treatment; disease; disease pathophysiology ... See more keywords
Strictures in Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Is There a Role for the Gastroenterologist or Do We Always Need a Surgeon?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.giec.2019.02.009
Abstract: Symptomatic strictures occur more often in Crohn disease than in ulcerative colitis. The mainstay of endoscopic therapy for strictures in inflammatory bowel disease is endoscopic balloon dilation. Serious complications are rare, and risk factors for… read more here.
Keywords: ulcerative colitis; disease ulcerative; strictures crohn; disease ... See more keywords
Factors associated with the efficacy and safety of endoscopic dilatation of symptomatic strictures in Crohn’s disease: a retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1080/00365521.2022.2156808
Abstract: Abstract Objective Endoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) is a standard treatment for intestinal strictures in Crohn’s disease (CD). No evidence-based guidelines exist regarding the balloon diameter or the balloon pressure to be used, with recent studies… read more here.
Keywords: strictures crohn; factors associated; balloon; crohn disease ... See more keywords