| Theme | The newest approach to the small intestinal diseases | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Therapeutic approach of small intestine using endoscopy | |
| Publish Date | 2009/09 | |
| Author | Shiro Oka | Department of Endoscopy, Hiroshima University Hospital |
| Author | Shinji Tanaka | Department of Endoscopy, Hiroshima University Hospital |
| Author | Takayoshi Shishido | Department of Gastroenterology, Hiroshima University Hospital |
| Author | Hiroki Imagawa | Department of Gastroenterology, Hiroshima University Hospital |
| Author | Shigeto Yoshida | Department of Endoscopy, Hiroshima University Hospital |
| Author | Kazuaki Chayama | Department of Gastroenterology, Hiroshima University Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | Double balloon endoscopy (DBE) is very useful not only for diagnosis but also for treatment of various diseases of the small intestine. The effectiveness and safety of endoscopic treatment, using DBE for lesions in the small intestine has been widely recognized and standardized based on a great deal of experience and many reports. In this paper, we briefly describe the usefulness of the following endoscopic treatments : hemostatic procedures (clipping, argon plasma coagulation, injection, etc), polypectomy, dilatation for benign strictures with Crohn's disease or other inflammatory diseases, removal of foreign bodies such as capsule endoscopy, and diagnostic/theraupeutic ERCP for long-limb surgical bypass patients. | |