| Theme |
An algorithm for finding and treatment of small intestinal disease -- DBE and CE |
| Title |
Diagnosis and treatment of small intestinal tumors |
| Author |
Fumihito Hirai |
Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author |
Takehiko Seki |
Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author |
Kenshi Yao |
Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| Author |
Toshiyuki Matsui |
Department of Gastroenterology, Fukuoka University Chikushi Hospital |
| [ Summary ] |
X-ray examination has been until recently, the main procedure for diagnosis of small intestinal diseases. Since the advent of the new procedures double balloon endoscopy (DBE) and capusule endoscopy (CE) diagnostic procedures for the small intestine have changed. DBE and CE enable endoscopists to investigate the entire small intestine. Therefore, the algorithm for diagnosis and treatment of small intestinal tumors (SIT) has changed. Diagnosis of diseases of the small intestine is usually performed with DBE and X-ray examinations at our hospital. In this manuscript algorithms for obtaining diagnoses in patients with SIT, are our outlines. |