ASGE Postgraduate Course at ACG: Evidence-based Updates for the Practicing Gastroenterologist (On-Demand) | October 2021 OLPGATACG21-Stricture Therapy in IBD

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Dr. Gersimran Koshar, an assistant professor of medicine and associate division chief at the Allegheny Center for Digestive Health, gave a presentation on stricture therapy in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). He discussed the role of endoscopic balloon dilation, endoscopic strictureotomy, and enteral stenting in managing strictures in IBD patients. Dr. Koshar highlighted the different types of strictures and their prevalence in IBD, emphasizing the need for effective treatment options. He presented the technique and considerations for balloon dilation, including factors to consider for patient selection and potential complications. Dr. Koshar also discussed endoscopic strictureotomy, an emerging technique involving the use of electro-incision knives to widen the lumen of the bowel. He provided case examples and shared the success rates and complications associated with this approach. Lastly, he briefly touched on the use of enteral stents in IBD, noting their limitations and potential future developments in this field. The presentation provided insights into the evolving role of endoscopy in the management of strictures in IBD patients.

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Gursimran S. Kochhar, MD, CNSC, FACP

Keywords

stricture therapy

inflammatory bowel disease

endoscopic balloon dilation

endoscopic strictureotomy

enteral stenting

bowel strictures