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Can J Surg
; 58(5): 347-8, 2015 Oct.
Artigo
em Inglês
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-26204140
RESUMO
Anal strictures with fibrotic induration have been shown to develop in up to 50% of all patients with Crohn's disease (CD) with anal ulceration. We evaluate the technical feasibility, safety and long-term efficacy of bougie dilation for a subgroup of patients with symptomatic Crohn's-related fibrotic anal strictures. Bougie dilation is simple to perform, relatively inexpensive and has a low risk of complications.