Intraoperative enteroscopy by standard colonoscope with a minimal contamination technique

Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech. 2013 Feb;23(1):e11-3. doi: 10.1097/SLE.0b013e318272514e.

Abstract

About 5% of occult gastrointestinal bleeding derives from small intestinal lesions. The intraoperative enteroscopy (IOE), although the development of double-balloon enteroscopy and capsule endoscopy reduced the indications, is still valid to locate the bleeding site in some selected cases. An 88-year-old woman presenting to the emergency department with a severe anemia underwent the laparotomic exploration and IOE. A 15-mm laparoscopy trocar with a sterile camera drape was adopted to introduce a standard colonoscope through an enterotomy. The operation was safe and effective, without intraoperative morbidity and early complications related to surgery or endoscopy. We propose a technical solution during the IOE to minimize contamination of the surgical field. Although this technique is safe and feasible, further studies are needed to evaluate the method effectiveness.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Technical Report

MeSH terms

  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Anemia / etiology
  • Colonoscopes*
  • Colonoscopy / instrumentation*
  • Equipment Contamination / prevention & control*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Female
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / etiology
  • Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Intraoperative Care / instrumentation
  • Rectal Diseases / etiology
  • Rectal Diseases / surgery*
  • Recurrence