The Safety of Dilation of Ileoanal Strictures With Mechanical or Balloon Dilation Is Similar Among Patients After Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis.

Among patients with ileoanal and rectal strictures, mechanical and balloon approaches to dilation demonstrated similar safety profiles and effectiveness. Mechanical dilation with Hegar dilators appears to be an effective and safe approach to the treatment of distal strictures after IPAA.