| Theme | The newest approach to the small intestinal diseases | |
|---|---|---|
| Title | Polypectomy of small intestinal polyps associated with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome using double balloon endoscopy | |
| Publish Date | 2009/09 | |
| Author | Wataru Honda | Brother Kinen Hospital |
| Author | Junichi Kanoh | Brother Kinen Hospital |
| Author | Naoki Ohmiya | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Masanao Nakamura | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Hiroki Kawashima | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Ryouji Miyahara | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Akihiro Itoh | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| Author | Yoshiki Hirooka | Department of Endoscopy, Nagoya University Hospital |
| Author | Hidemi Goto | Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine |
| [ Summary ] | Double balloon endoscopy and video capsule endoscopy have enabled not only endoscopic observation of the small intestine but also tissue sampling and interventional therapies. We describe the usefulness of double balloon endoscopy and video capsule endoscopy for diagnosis and treatment of Peutz-Jeghers polyps. | |