Endoscopic Balloon Dilation Size and Avoidance of Surgery in Stricturing Crohn's Disease

Conclusions: Although dilation calibers larger than 14 to 15 mm were not more protective against future surgery, those reaching 16 to 18 mm underwent maintenance dilation less frequently. The risk of surgery associated with post-EBD anti–tumor necrosis factor initiation suggests that effective therapy is often used too late in the disease course.
Source: Inflammatory Bowel Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Tags: Original Clinical Articles Source Type: research