title: Intraoperative endoscopy: technique, indications, and results.
abstract: The technique, indications, and results of intraoperative total enteroscopy were evaluated in 10 patients. A good diagnostic and therapeutic result was achieved in two circumstances: chronic recurring blood loss in the elderly and intussusception in young adults with Peutz-Jeghers syndrome. Endoscopic coagulation of vascular abnormalities and polypectomy were accomplished so that bowel resection could be limited.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D004724:Endoscopy; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007421:Intestine, Small / Q000601:surgery; D007432:Intraoperative Period; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010580:Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*