| Theme | New developments in capsule/balloon-assisted endoscopy | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Endoscopic balloon dilation endoscopy for strictures in small intestine of Crohn's disease patients | |
| Publish Date | 2013/12 | |
| Author | Satoshi Ishikawa | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Takahiro Beppu | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Fumihito Hirai | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Ken Kinjyo | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Yuuki Okado | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Yuu Matsushima | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Kazeo Ninomiya | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Noritaka Takatsu | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Yutaka Yano | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Toshiyuki Matsui | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Recently, we have begun to perform endoscopic balloon dilation therapy for small intestinal strictures in patients with Crohn's disease using balloon assisted endoscopy. In our hospital, we use doubleballoon endoscopy for endoscopic balloon dilation which can be performed effectively and safely. While, Crohn’s disease therapy has been changing after biologic agents emerged. On a case of progressive stricture of the intestine caused by biologic therapies, combination with EBD is supposed to be a useful strategy. | |