S1019 Endoscopic Stenting in Crohn's Disease Related Strictures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Outcomes

Introduction: Crohn’s disease [CD] is a chronic disabling condition that is complicated by intestinal or colonic stricture in nearly 30% of cases within 10 years of the initial diagnosis. Endoscopic balloon dilation (EBD) is associated with a risk of perforations and recurrence rates of up to 60% at 5 years. Endoscopic stenting has been used as an alternative to EBD but data on its safety and efficacy is limited. We conducted a systematic review...