Fig. 3.

Suggested treatment algorithm for stricturing Crohn’s disease. ^a Concurrent complications include: fistula, abscess, phlegmon, dysplasia, or malignancy. ^b Contraindications include: outside reach of endoscopy, stricture type (angulated, spindle-shaped, or asymmetric), or stricture location at proximity of the penetrating complication. NG, nasogastric; US, ultrasound; CTE, computed tomography; enterography; MRE, magnetic resonance enterography; IV, intravenous; CRP, C-reactive protein; EBD, endoscopic balloon dilatation.