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DOI: 10.1055/s-2003-38145
Long-Acting Steroid Injection after Endoscopic Dilation of Anastomotic Crohn’s Strictures May Improve the Outcome: A Retrospective Case Series
Publikationsverlauf
Submitted 8 March 2002
Accepted after Revision 10 September 2002
Publikationsdatum:
27. März 2003 (online)
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Background and Study Aims: Endoscopic balloon dilation of Crohn’s strictures is widely practised, but may not result in long-term symptomatic benefit, leading to the need for repeat dilation or surgery. It is hypothesized that long-acting steroid injection into strictures after dilation may decrease the need for further stricture dilation and improve the outcome in symptomatic patients.
Patients and Methods: Patients with Crohn’s disease who have had balloon dilation and triamcinolone injection performed for symptomatic anastomotic strictures were identified from endoscopy records. Case notes were reviewed to determine outcomes.
Results: Fourteen patients underwent a total of 26 dilations, with triamcinolone injected (median dose 20 mg, 10 - 40 mg) in 20 of the procedures. Seven patients (50 %) had sustained remission after a single dilation and steroid injection, with a median follow-up period of 16.4 months (range 13.2 - 22.0 months). Four patients (28.5 %) required more than one dilation (median three dilations, range two to four) to control their symptoms, with a median follow-up period of 27.8 months (range 14 - 32.8 months). Endoscopic management failed in three patients (21.4 %), who were referred for surgery. There were no complications due to dilation or triamcinolone injection.
Conclusions: Triamcinolone injection into the stricture after dilation is safe, easy to perform, and may be a useful adjunct in the management of anastomotic Crohn’s strictures. These data will require further support through a randomized and controlled trial.
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J. Brooker, M.B.B.S.
Wolfson Unit for Endoscopy · St. Mark’s Hospital · Northwick Park
London HA1 3UJ · United Kingdom
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