Value of enteroscopy in localization diagnosis of small intestinal hemorrhage.
- Author:
Lu YIN
1
;
Mou-bin LIN
;
Ren ZHAO
;
Qian-jian QIAN
;
Yun-lin WU
;
Chen-li ZHANG
;
Bin XU
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal; Female; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage; diagnosis; Humans; Intestine, Small; pathology; Male; Middle Aged; Retrospective Studies; Young Adult
- From: Chinese Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery 2005;8(2):132-134
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVESTo study the value of enteroscopy in determining bleeding lesion of small intestine.
METHODSClinical data of ten cases with small intestinal bleeding diagnosed by enteroscopy were analyzed retrospectively from June 2003 to June 2004.
RESULTSBleeding sites disclosed by enteroscopy were consistent with those confirmed by operation in 10 patients,but qualitative diagnosis was not consistent in 2 patients.
CONCLUSIONSEnteroscopy is a safe,reliable and valuable modality for diagnosing bleeding lesion of small intestine.
