Endoscopic balloon dilation of colorectal strictures complicating Crohn’s disease: a multicenter study

•Efficacy and safety of endoscopic balloon dilation of colorectal strictures remains poorly investigated in Crohn’s disease.•Technical and clinical success of endoscopic balloon dilation of colorectal strictures was high, achieved for 79% and 77%, respectively.•Safety of endoscopic balloon dilation of colorectal strictures is similar to ileal strictures in Crohn’s disease (perforation 0.6% per EDB and 2% per patient).•Endoscopic balloon dilation of Crohn’s disease -associated colorectal strictures is feasible, efficient and safe, with more than 40% becoming asymptomatic without surgery.