Stricturing Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract—Current Clinical Practice

Authors

• Monjur AhmedFollow

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Article

Publication Date

4-20-2026

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This article is the author's final published version in JGH Open, Volume10, Issue4, April 2026, Article number e70411.

The published version is available at https://doi.org/10.1002/jgh3.70411. Copyright © 2026 The Author(s).

Abstract

Gastrointestinal stricture can occur in the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, and anorectum. Most of the strictures are benign. The prevalence of esophageal strictures (ES) secondary to eosinophilic esophagitis has increased. Pyloric stenosis (PS) is rarely seen in clinical practice. Sleeve stenosis (SS) and stomal stenosis or gastrojejunal anastomotic stricture (GJAS) are increasingly seen due to bariatric surgery. Crohn's disease (CD) remains a significant challenge even in the biologic era. The symptomatology of strictures depends on the location, severity, and underlying cause. Imaging studies and endoscopic procedures are the primary investigations to diagnose and evaluate strictures. Various treatment modalities are available to treat gastrointestinal strictures. Successful stricture treatment can significantly improve a patient's quality of life. Benign strictures carry a much better prognosis than malignant strictures. Multiple other factors influence response to treatment.

Recommended Citation

Ahmed, Monjur, "Stricturing Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract—Current Clinical Practice" (2026). Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Faculty Papers. Paper 128.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/gastro_hepfp/128

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English