ASGE Interventional IBD: Management of Complications | March 2022-Endoscopic Balloon Dilation: How To and How Effective

Endoscopic Balloon Dilation: How To and How Effective

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Dr. Nayanthara Kolhaprabhu from the Mayo Clinic gave a presentation on endoscopic balloon dilation in the treatment of strictures in Crohn's disease. She discussed the epidemiology of strictures, the management of strictures, and provided tips and tricks for performing the procedure. Dr. Kolhaprabhu highlighted the importance of imaging prior to dilation and the criteria for determining if a stricture is significant. She emphasized that dilation should only be considered if the patient is symptomatic and described the different scenarios in which dilation may be necessary. Dr. Kolhaprabhu also discussed the technique of dilation and showed videos of different cases. She cautioned against dilating in certain situations and outlined the potential complications of the procedure. Overall, balloon dilation is an effective and safe treatment option for Crohn's disease strictures, and when combined with medical therapy, can help prolong surgery-free survival.

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Nayantara Coelho-Prabhu, MD, FASGE

Keywords

endoscopic balloon dilation

strictures

Crohn's disease

management

imaging

complications