Long-Term Results of Strictureplasty without Synchronous Resection for Jejunoileal Crohn's Disease

Abstract

Background: There have been several reports on strictureplasty for Crohn's disease. However, in most of them the majority of the patients underwent synchronous bowel resections. The efficacy of strictureplasty has been often attributed to the synchronous bowel resection. This study was undertaken to assess the long-term results of strictureplasty alone for jejunoileal Crohn's disease. Methods: Forty-three patients who underwent 135 primary strictureplasties without synchronous resection for jejunoileal Crohn's disease between 1980 and 1997 were reviewed. Factors affecting reoperation rates were examined by using a multivariate analysis. Results