Strictureplasty Surgery
Strictureplasty surgery is a surgical treatment for Crohn's disease that only removes the parts of the colon that are obstructing the intestine. This procedure widens the intestine without removing sections of it, resulting in a less invasive surgery and shorter recovery time.
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