| Theme |
New developments in capsule/balloon-assisted endoscopy |
| Title |
ERCP using balloon assisted endoscopy in patients with altered gastrointestinal anatomy -- Double balloon endoscopy |
| Author |
Masaaki Shimatani |
Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University |
| Author |
Makoto Takaoka |
Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University |
| Author |
Tsukasa Ikeura |
Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University |
| Author |
Toshiyuki Mitsuyama |
Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University |
| Author |
Kota Kato |
Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University |
| Author |
Yuki Iwata |
Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University |
| Author |
Hideaki Miyoshi |
Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University |
| Author |
Kazuichi Okazaki |
Third Department of Internal Medicine, Kansai Medical University |
| [ Summary ] |
Endoscopic approaches for pancreatobiliary diseases with altered gastrointestinal anatomy were considered impractical until the advent of DBE made them possible. However, these are still challenging cases. The difficulties involved are due to a variety of complications with reconstructive surgery. To establish procedures and achieve the higher success rates, it is important to analyze the techniques for deep cannulation and ERCP-related intervention in postsurgical situations. Improvements in the development of scopes and other devices are necessary to improve the safety and success rates for these procedures. |