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Long-term outcome of endoscopic balloon dilation in obstructive gastroduodenal Crohn's disease
T Matsui1, S Hatakeyama, K Ikeda
1Dept. of Gastroenterology, Chikushi Hospital, Fukuoka University, Japan.
Insights
Endoscopic balloon dilation offers initial relief for obstructive gastroduodenal Crohn's disease. Repeat dilations effectively manage symptom recurrence, successfully preventing surgery in most patients.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopic Therapeutics
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Background:
- Obstructive gastroduodenal Crohn's disease presents a therapeutic challenge.
- Limited data exists on endoscopic balloon dilation for this condition.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the efficacy and long-term outcomes of endoscopic balloon dilation in patients with obstructive gastroduodenal Crohn's disease.
Main Methods:
- A case series of five patients with obstructive gastroduodenal Crohn's disease treated with endoscopic balloon dilation.
- Follow-up assessment of symptom relief, recurrence, and need for surgery.
Main Results:
- Initial balloon dilation provided symptomatic relief in all patients.
- Three out of five patients experienced recurrent obstructive symptoms within a mean follow-up of 4.2 years.
- Repeat dilations were successful in managing recurrence and preventing surgical intervention in all cases.
Conclusions:
- Endoscopic balloon dilation is a viable option for managing obstructive gastroduodenal Crohn's disease.
- High recurrence rates necessitate repeat dilations, which remain effective in avoiding surgery.
Background And Study Aims:
Although balloon dilation is widely used in nonmalignant pyloric stenosis, little information is available on either the short-term or long-term results of this type of therapy in patients with obstructive gastroduodenal Crohn's disease.
Patients And Methods:
Five patients with Crohn's disease who had obstructive gastroduodenal lesions were treated using endoscopic balloon dilation.
Results:
All the initial dilations successfully provided symptomatic relief. However, three of the five patients developed recurrent obstructive symptoms during a mean follow-up period of 4.2 years. Due to symptomatic recurrence, three patients required successive or regularly scheduled repeat balloon dilations, which were successful without any complications, and all of the patients were able to avoid surgical intervention.
Conclusions:
These results suggest that over a prolonged period of time, patients who have undergone balloon dilation for obstructive gastroduodenal Crohn's disease have a high rate of recurrence of symptomatic gastric obstruction. However, repeat dilations are successful in continuing to prevent the need for surgery.