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SUMMARY BackgroundEndoscopic balloon dilatation (EBD) is recognised treatment for symptomatic Crohn's strictures. Several case series report its efficacy. A systematic analysis for overall efficacy can inform the design of future studies.

This study highlights specific variables that may be contributory to poor outcome. These findings may be important when optimising patients for surgery, as well as planning an appropriate operative strategy. Further prospective studies and a larger sample size are required to validate these findings.

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