Bypass of a Duodenal Stricture in Crohn's Disease Using a Lumen Opposing Metal Stent (LAMS): A Case Report

Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2023 Jan 5;29(1):177-178. doi: 10.1093/ibd/izac192.
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Plain language summary

We present an interesting case of a patient with Crohn’s Disease and a symptomatic duodenal stricture, which was successfully managed with a lumen opposing metal stent, demonstrating the potential utility of LAMS in such patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
  • Constriction, Pathologic / surgery
  • Crohn Disease* / complications
  • Crohn Disease* / surgery
  • Duodenal Obstruction* / etiology
  • Duodenal Obstruction* / surgery
  • Humans
  • Stents / adverse effects

Supplementary concepts

  • Familial duodenal atresia