The strictureplasty operation was originally adopted for use in selected patients
with Crohn's disease to allow for bowel conservation. The procedure and its usage
have evolved over time as experience and confidence with the technique has grown.
The short- and long-term outcomes of strictureplasty compared with resection attest
to its safety and durable efficacy.
Keywords
bowel conservation - Crohn's disease - short bowel - small bowel - strictureplasty
