Complete mucosal healing prevents stricture progression after endoscopic balloon dilation in Crohn's disease

Abstract Objectives Endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) is an effective treatment for intestinal strictures in Crohn's disease (CD). However, restenosis often occurs and requires repeat EBD or surgery. Previous studies have seldom examined restenosis with respect to stricture diameter, leaving th...

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Published in:	DEN Open
Main Authors:	Jun Owada, Kunihiko Oguro, Tomonori Yano, Yusuke Ono, Takuma Kobayashi, Shoko Miyahara, Hirotsugu Sakamoto, Hironori Yamamoto
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wiley 2025-04-01
Subjects:	balloon dilation Crohn's disease endoscopy intestinal strictures restenosis
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1002/deo2.70121