Purpose: This study was undertaken to examine the effect of local injection of potent steroids on recurrence of Crohn's disease strictures.
Methods: Ten patients with colonic strictures attributable to Crohn's disease were treated by dilation and injection of triamcinolone. Five of them had postoperative strictures.
Results: 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.
Conclusion: Local injection of steroids improves outcome in strictures caused by Crohn's disease.