Triamcinolone improves outcome in Crohn's disease strictures.
case_series · Level IV
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Abstract
This study was undertaken to examine the effect of local injection of potent steroids on recurrence of Crohn's disease strictures. Ten patients with colonic strictures attributable to Crohn's disease were treated by dilation and injection of triamcinolone. Five of them had postoperative strictures. Patients were followed for 1.5 to 3 years. Two patients required additional dilation and injection of steroids after one year. Eight patients remained well. Local injection of steroids improves outcome in strictures caused by Crohn's disease.
Medical subject headings
- Anti-Inflammatory Agents
- Crohn Disease
- Triamcinolone