Table 1 Outcomes of endoscopic balloon dilatation in patients with probable tubercular, definite tubercular and Crohn’s disease related gastrointestinal strictures
Category | Number of patients | Technical success (%) | Clinical success (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Probable tubercular strictures | 23 | 21 (93%) | 20 (86.9%) |
Definite tubercular strictures | 7 | 6 (85.7%) | 5 (71.4%) |
Crohn’s disease related strictures | 4 | 3 (75%) | 3 (75%) |
Total | 34 | 30 (88.2%) | 28 (82.4%) |
P value | .629 | .588 |