Balloon Dilation of Ileocolonic Strictures in Crohn’s Disease

Abstract

Crohn’s disease is characterized by chronic, recurrent, transmural inflammation, which as a consequence of partial healing and localized fibrosis may lead to intestinal stricture formation (see Figure [1 a]). Following resectional surgery, recurrence of Crohn’s disease at the anastomosis or in the neo-terminal ileum may lead to stenosis. Treatment options for ileocolonic strictures include: