Biodegradable stents for the treatment of bowel strictures in Crohn's disease: technical results and challenges

Background and study aims: In patients with Crohn’s disease, the idea of biodegradable stents for treatment of bowel strictures with limited effect of endoscopic balloon dilation is tempting and initial results have been promising. The aim of this study was to evaluate the technical and clinical suc...

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Main Authors: John Gásdal Karstensen, Katrine Risager Christensen, Jørn Brynskov, Claus Rønholt, Peter Vilmann, Jakob Hendel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Georg Thieme Verlag KG 2016-03-01
Series:Endoscopy International Open
Online Access:http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0042-101940