[Possibility of modern methods of enteroscopy in diagnosing and treating of small intestine diseases]

Eksp Klin Gastroenterol. 2010:(5):104-12.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The novel techniques of enteroscopy provide stable access into difficult for accessing parts of the small intestine, guarantee high quality diagnostics and topmost the possibility for getting biopsy and to treat small bowel diseases. The paper discusses the benefits and possibilities of video capsule and balloon-assisted enteroscopy: the main directions of usage, indications and contraindications, methodological aspects of jejunoileo- and colonoileoscopy. We presented our own experience in video capsule endoscopy and single balloon enteroscopy (128 procedures in 92 patients) in diagnostics and treatment of small bowel diseases.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Capsule Endoscopy / methods*
  • Catheterization
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Intestinal Diseases / pathology
  • Intestinal Diseases / surgery
  • Intestine, Small / pathology*
  • Intestine, Small / surgery
  • Male
  • Middle Aged