| Theme | The frontline of Crohn's disease treatment | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Adaptations and limitations of balloon dilatation | |
| Publish Date | 2016/03 | |
| Author | Masahiro Kishi | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Fumihito Hirai | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Kazeo Ninomiya | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Yutaka Yano | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author | Takahiro Beppu | Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Recently, with the increasing use of balloon enteroscopy, endoscopic balloon dilations are becoming the choice of treatment for intestinal stricture due to Crohn's disease (CD). They are now utilized in the treatment of strictures localized in the large intestine, as well as in the small intestine. Moreover, treatment outcomes have been reported as favorable in terms of delaying or avoiding surgery interventions. However, due to post-surgery complications such as perforation, comprehensive preoperative examination and a clear treatment strategy are considered essential when performing this procedure. This manuscript reviews the treatment strategy and methods used in our institution to treat strictures of the small intestine caused by CD. | |