Efficacy and Safety of Endoscopic Stenting for Crohn's Disease Related Strictures: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background/aims

Endoscopic stenting is an evolving treatment for symptomatic Crohn's strictures. Several case series and small studies have reported its efficacy. Future studies can be designed based on a systematic review of the evaluation of efficacy. Hence, this meta-analysis was conducted to assess the critical role of stents in the management of intestinal strictures associated with Crohn's disease (CD).

Methods

A literature search of various databases from 2000 to February 2022 was conducted for studies evaluating the outcome of stents in patients with CD-related stricture. The outcomes assessed included technical and clinical success, adverse events, symptom recurrence, and the need for a surgical resection. Pooled event rates across studies were expressed with summat

SUBMITTER: Giri S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12285318 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature