Application of double-balloon enteroscopy in clinics
- VernacularTitle:双气囊电子小肠镜临床应用初探
- Author:
Yunsheng YANG
;
Gang SUN
;
Wen LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Double-balloon enteroscopy;
Small intestinal disease;
Diagnosis
- From:
Chinese Journal of Digestive Endoscopy
2001;0(01):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study a new endoscopic technique, double-balloon enteroscopy on its efficiency and indication of examining small intestinal diseases. Methods Thirteen patients suspected to suffer from small intestinal disease received double-balloon enteroscopy. By pumping the two balloons to grip the small intestinal walls, the enteroscope can be inserted further without forming redundant loops in the small intestine. Eight patients undergoing these procedures received a combination of sedative drugs and anisodam-ine intravenously. Results Nineteen procedures were performed in 13 patients, among them 8 patients were performed through anus and 11 patients through mouth. The enteroscope reached the 3th - 6th group small intestine through mouth or anus in average 80 minutes for each procedure. Eight positive lesions were detected or diagnosed by the enteroscopy and biopsy. The nausea, mild temporary abdominal pain and liquids effusing from the overtube occurred during examination through the mouth. There were no severe complications such as hemorrhage, perforation occurred. Conclusion The double-balloon enteroscopy is a new safe and controllable endoscopic procedure for those small intestinal disease patients without severe organ dysfunction and intestinal adhesion, and having the adventages of completing the procedure within 2-3 hours, allowing direct visualization of the entire small intestine, taking biopsy specimens to get pathological diagnosis, and is superior to barium enteroclysis.
