MARCH 25, 2022

Endoscopic Stricturotomy Offers Alternative To Balloon Dilation for Some IBD Patients

Endoscopic stricturotomy could be an alternative to endoscopic balloon dilation for managing some strictures related to inflammatory bowel disease. According to a study presented at the 2022 Crohn’s & Colitis Congress, ESt was successful in treating 90% of strictures in IBD patients, although roughly half of the patients required a repeat intervention within 18 months.

“While we need comparative efficacy and safety data, these findings provide good evidence that ESt is a useful