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Fibrostenotic Crohn's disease
Florian Froehlich1, Pascal Juillerat, Christian Mottet
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois and University of Lausanne, Lausanne, Switzerland. florian.froehlich@bluewin.ch
Digestion
|February 2, 2008
Summary
Crohn's disease strictures often require mechanical treatment, as medical therapy is ineffective for fibrous blockages. Endoscopic or surgical options like dilation or resection are necessary for fibrostenotic Crohn's disease.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Crohn's disease frequently causes gastrointestinal strictures.
- Postoperative recurrence at anastomotic sites is common, often necessitating repeat surgeries.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline treatment strategies for fibrostenotic Crohn's disease strictures.
- To differentiate between treatable inflammation and non-responsive fibrous strictures.
Main Methods:
- Review of medical literature on Crohn's disease stricture management.
- Discussion of mechanical interventions including endoscopic balloon dilation, stricturoplasty, and surgical resection.
Main Results:
- Fibrous strictures in Crohn's disease do not respond to medical therapy.
- Mechanical interventions are required for fibrostenotic strictures.
Conclusions:
- Management of Crohn's disease strictures depends on their nature (inflammatory vs. fibrous).
- Fibrostenotic strictures necessitate endoscopic or surgical treatment approaches.
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